Media Representations Flashcards
What were the media representations of women in the 1950s, 60, and 70s
They were stereotypical rather than realistic
The images did not reflect the range of roles that they actually played in society
What changes in media representations of gender have changed since the 1970s
Children’s books represent women and men in non-stereotypical ways
More strong female characters
How do some women’s and men’s magazines present unrealistic images of gender in the 2000s
Men’s magazines project stereotypical images of men and their interests like cars and sport
And present women in stereotypical images like sex objects
What are some feminist approaches to media representation of gender
That men and women are portrayed in very different ways in all media
The media influence is subtle but builds up over time and contribute to the process of gender socialisation
What was the media representation of minority ethnic groups in the 1950s 60s and 70s
Black peoples were absent or under-represented
When they were presented the media often used negative stereotypes of them or presented them in a narrow range of roles
How did the news represent minority ethnic groups in the 1960s and 70s
They tended to simplify race issues and report on them negatively
In Britain news reporting linked black peoples with mugging and inner city riots but under reported the racism
How were there changes of minority ethnic groups media representation in the 1990s
There were more black actors playing ordinary characters rather than unrealistic stereotypes
