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What is Stuart Hall’s Theory called?

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Theories of Representation.

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Summarise Hall’s Theory?

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representation is production of meaning thru signs. relationship between concepts and signs governed by codes. stereotyping as representation reduces to few simple characteristics/ traits. stereotyping from inequalities in power= “other”.

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What is Gauntlet’s theory called?

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Theories of Identity

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Summarise Gauntlet’s Theory?

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Media provide “tools” 4 us to construct identity. past media conveyed straightforward messages 4 ideal men & women identity. now diverse range, who we can pick and choose identity.

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What is Curran & Seaton’s Theory called?

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Power & Media Industries.

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Summarise Curran & Seaton’s Theory?

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media controlled by small no. of companies driven by profit & power. media concentration limits variety, creativity & quality. socially diverse patterns of ownership help variety & adventurous productions.

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What is van Zoonen’s theory called?

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Feminist theory.

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Summarise van Zoonen’s theory?

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gender constructed through communication, meaning varies through cultural and historical context. display of women’s bodies as objects to look at core element western patriarchal culture. mainstream culture- male body is constructed as as a spectacle, cultural and visual codes differ from women.

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What is Bell Hook’s theory called?

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Feminist Theory

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Summarise Bell Hook’s Theory?

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Feminism is struggle to end sexist/patriarchal oppression and ideology of domination. feminism political commitment rather than lifestyle. race, class & sex determine extent of exploitation, discrimination or oppression.

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What is Butler’s Theory called?

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Theories of Gender Performativity.

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Summarise Butler’s Theory?

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identity manufactured through set of acts. No gender identity behind the expressions of gender. Performativity not a singular act but a repetition and a ritual.

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What is Gilroy’s Theory called?

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Theories around ethnicity and postcolonial.

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Summarise Gilroy’s Theory?

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Colonial discourses continue to inform contemporary attitudes to race and ethnicity in postcolonial era. civilisation constructs racial hierarchies, sets up binary oppositions based on notions of otherness.