Key Term: Representation
Representation refers to the way the media present a group of people. It is closely linked to stereotypes as representation of groups can be accurate or exaggerated; this means representation can be positive or negative.
Starter:
Using the iPads find film posters or adverts which provide the following representations (open a new page for each example):
1. Young people as dangerous and aggressive
2. Old people as boring
3. Women as sex objects
4. Men as strong and masculine
5. Fat people as funny
Chose two of these examples which you found and explain to the person next to you how they represent that particular group in that way. For example is it through the use of clothing or props in the image, or is it through the use of lighting or camera angles …
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