Theory Reviews

Question 1

Discourse

Answer 1

An academic discussion

Question 2

Distortion

Answer 2

The phenomenon by which the media usually represents women’s lives (does not reflect the reality)

Question 3

Female Gaze

Answer 3

Men are the subject of women’s gaze

Question 4

Fetishistic Scopophilia

Answer 4

Obsessive love of looking at women

Question 5

Intersectionality

Answer 5

Issues of power/race/gender/social class all intersect

Question 6

Lipstick Feminism

Answer 6

3rd wave feminism (women present themselves anyway they choose)

Question 7

Raunch Culture

Answer 7

Overt sexualisation of female artists music vid

Question 8

Queer Theory

Answer 8

Explores LGBT perspectives of culture and the media.

Question 9

Scopophilia

Answer 9

Pleasure in looking.

Question 10

Judith Butler Theory

Answer 10

Butler argues that gender roles are constructed by society. For example, men going out and working and making money. Women being housewives

Question 11

Social Constructionism

Answer 11

People’s personality and behaviour are shaped by society and culture. They can adapt and change.