Theories Representation

Question 1

Theories of representation - Stuart Hall

Answer 1

Media language is used to
create representations.
Stereotyping is often used
to assert power.

Question 2

Theories of identity - David Gauntlett

Answer 2

We use the internet and other media texts to help us to create our identity. we can now have more of a variety of representations to identify with.We use the internet and other media texts to help us to create our identity. we can now have more of a variety of representations to identify with.

Question 3

Feminist theory - Liesbet van Zoonen

Answer 3

Men and women are represented differently in the media, women are objectified as a result of western culture.

Question 4

Feminist theory - bell hooks

Answer 4

Feminism is a political struggle to end patriarchal domination. other factors include race and cass.

Question 5

Theories of gender performativity - Judith Butler

Answer 5

Gender is a social construct, masculine and feminine are created through repetition in media

Question 6

Theories around ethnicity and postcolonial theory - Paul Gilroy

Answer 6

Racial identities are historically constructed through colonialism, slavery, and capitalism rather than based on inherent biological differences.