Week 4 - Effects Of Media

Question 1

According to Bowles, what is Representaion

Answer 1

representations “are the result of a series of production choices.

Question 2

Why is Representation important?

Answer 2

Representation helps us understand ourselves and one another. It expands our limited perspective.

Question 3

Representation vs. Reality

Answer 3

Difference: Real vs. Processed
Acceptance: Can be accurate but has limitations

Question 4

Evaluation of Representations

Answer 4

Choices: Result of production choices
Purpose: Understand principles behind choices

Question 5

Power of Representation

Answer 5

Shapes understanding without personal experience
Impact: Can distort perceptions if flawed

Question 6

Representation and Understanding

Answer 6

Benefits: Helps understand self and others
Caution: Flawed ones can lead to misunderstandings

Question 7

Representation and Concepts

Answer 7

-Objectification and sexualization
-Stereotyping
-Ideology