Representation Essay

Representations in Stranger Things

Analysis of The Big Issue

Representations on Front Pages

1.Who is being represented in this image?

 British, male, black, poor, teenagers are being represented in this cover.

2.Are you being given the stereotypical or countertypical image of the person/group? Describe the representation.

In this cover, it stereotypically shows a thug/chav, the baggy tracksuit with a mask covering his face and black gloves on. As his face is covered, it is quite threatening and scary because we cannot see what he looks like, the unknown scares people.

3.HOW is this representation being constructed by the media language? – consider camera angles, choice of images, colours, size, mise en scene, etc.

With the fire and explosion in the background, the image carries the connotation of a villainous character in a blockbuster film, appearing in front of the damage he has just caused. The long shot used gives the reader a view of the whole length of his body, the distance emphasises the public's fear for these youths; even the camera person won't get too close. The camera angle also does not show his face, suggesting that it is too frightening to see.  the liquid on the tarmac has a reflection of the roaring fire behind and it takes on the colour red from it, this makes the liquid appear red, making it look like blood. This shows a prediction of what these youths are capable of.

4.How is the representation being constructed by the text? – consider word choices, size of text, tone, etc.

A large font is used to write 'ANARCHY' representing a massive lack of authority suggesting that the young teenagers are roaming wild and unpredictable. They say 'Riots spread' the verb 'spread' carries the connotation of a disease wiping out a place, making the reader think of the capabilities of these youngsters. The newspaper has written 'jets back' but this also sounds like jet black, it gives the reader a subtle hint that these youths are of black ethnicities. The sub-heading used says 'mindless violence', this portrays the young people committing these crimes as idiots and they don't even give a reason as to why they are rioting therefore the readers have no chance to sympathise or understand them.

5.Does this representation fit with the institutional codes and conventions? Explain your answer. – think about institution, audience, tabloid/broadsheet, etc.

This newspaper cover completely fits in with the tabloid newspaper because they use a very large picture covering the page and lacking in writing from intros to articles etc. The Sun also use a large typeface which is a typical convention for tabloids. This newspaper cover also use lots of offers at the top which is typical for tabloids.


Immigrants 

1.Who is being represented in this image?

Immigrants are being represented in this image. Along with immigrants is the prime minister, David Cameron, he is being represented as the hero, flying in from another country.

2.Are you being given the stereotypical or countertypical image of the person/group? Describe the representation.

This image does not really show immigrants specifically but they are represented as a problem and a nuisance. Immigrants are stereotypically represented as a problem because they are allegedly taking all our jobs, housing etc.


3.HOW is this representation being constructed by the media language? – consider camera angles, choice of images, colours, size, mise en scene, etc.

The use of the red line represents slashing and violence, the colour red also carries the connotation of blood which suggests threatening consequences if the immigration problem increases.

4.How is the representation being constructed by the text? – consider word choices, size of text, tone, etc.

The use of the phrase 'or else!' is very threatening, making readers feel worried for the effect on migrants. It almost sounds like a teacher telling off a student for acting childishly. The word immigration has been put in a different font (black) to make it stand out from the crowd.

5.Does this representation fit with the institutional codes and conventions? Explain your answer. – think about institution, audience, tabloid/broadsheet, etc.

The Sun along with many other tabloid newspapers is very biased, they do not have a neutral headline talking about immigrants, they clearly do not want any immigrants.This very opinionated attitude either brings in a readership who feel the same way or put of many people who disagree greatly.

Disability


1.Who is being represented in this image?

Disabled people are being represented in this image, primarily people with mental health illness.

2. Are you being given the stereotypical or counter typical image of the person/group? Describe the representation.

The Sun are representing 'mental patients' as lethal killers. They are being stereotypical because mental people are usually associated with being murderous characters in horror films, this article strengthens this stereotypical view; feeding false information into readers.

3. HOW is this representation being constructed by the media language? - consider camera angles, choice of images, colour, size, wise en scene, etc.

This headline emphasises this representation of killer mental patients because they have written the statistic '1200' in large typeface, bold and red writing. The colour red suggests blood and gore, allowing the reader to have an imagination and think of the graphic details of the killing.

4. Does this representation fit with the institutional codes and conventions? Explain your answer.- think about institution, audience, tabloid/broadsheet, etc.

The Sun's readers are usually people who want to read shocking and dramatic stories, this headline correlates with this because they have used a staggering statistics to make the article very dramatic and therefore making people buy the newspaper to read the article.





1. Who is being represented in this image?

Theresa May seems to be represented in this image and her political party: Conservative.

2. Are you being given the stereotypical or counter typical image of the person/group? Describe the representation.

3.   HOW is this representation being constructed by the media language? - consider camera angles, choice of images, colour, size, wise en scene, etc.

The choice of image of Theresa May is very unflattering due to the camera angle which is very low, it shows the undesirable part of herself, not usually a picture used to show off someone. This clearly shows the Daily Mirror's views because they are very left wing, unlike May who is conservative which is right-wing. 

4. How is the representation being constructed by the text? – consider word choices, size of text, tone, etc.

The use of the text is very sarcastic because obviously you cannot have a new prime minister for a Christmas present, therefore they say something impossible to highlight Theresa May's unlikeable ways. The newspaper has even said 'Oust May' which suggests that is what the Daily Mirror's opinions are. Thee biased views will be read by their audience and this will act like the hypodermic needle theory; it will feed opinions to the readers.

5. Does this representation fit with the institutional codes and conventions? Explain your answer. – think about institution, audience, tabloid/broadsheet, etc.

The Daily Mirror is a tabloid newspaper, we can tell this from the front cover because they have lots of pictures and biased views. They also have celebrity gossip which is classed as a soft news and is a typical convention of tabloid newspapers.

News- How can you spot bias in a newspaper?

1. Bias through choice of photos (size), captions and camera angles- does the person look empowered? Weak? Foolish?


The picture of Jeremy Corbyn is comedic and humiliating, which presents him as someone who is irresponsible and silly. This is biased because it is clearly showing that The Sun are anti-labour, this could make readers feel the same.

2. Bias through placement- is it on the front page or hidden on page 15? How long/ thorough is the article?


This article was found 14 articles down the Daily Mail online website, as this is positioned so0 low down, it shows us that the Daily Mail don't believe this is major news, it is basically brushed aside.

                       

3. Bias through word choice and tone (is it sympathetic or critical?)


This is biased because immigrants are being linked with the word 'invasion'. This headline makes immigrants sound like enemies who are invading somewhere they shouldn't be. This injects a view onto the audience of the Daily Express (Hypodermic needle theory).

4. Bias through headlines- what is the headline/ article, and how is the article pitched through the headline?

This is biased because The Sun is quite clearly pro-brexit as they have been quite humiliating to the people who are anti-brexit by being comedic and sarcastic in the way they present their views.

5. Bias through source control- who have they interviewed/ asked for information?

Instead of the newspaper interviewing the woman whom the 'time for botox' article was about, they could have chosen to interview the BBC instead to portray a different perspective.

6. Bias through use of names and titles- nicknames, respectful terms, etc.

This is very biased because they have called Theresa May many alternative names in a negative fashion, which shows they are against her and her party. The newspaper are letting their opinion and views get in the way of the news story.









7. Bias through selection or omission- which articles are included and left out?

Newspapers will not include an article if it is a bit to close to home with their company, for example, the Paradise Papers was a big story which should have been a rolling story for most newspapers, however, some chose not to include it because the owners of their newspaper companies were doing the same thing as the celebrities.














8. Bias through statistics and crowd counts- how statistics are manipulated to make a point. eg. 20% of students failed exams OR 80% of students passed their exams.


This newspaper is biased because they are making out that mental patients are terrifying people that should be steered clear of. They could have been portrayed more positively if they hadn't have said the figure.

Gender Stereotypes (Representation- Dr Cages)

3 Gender Stereotypes

1. Men are stronger than women.
2. All women wear make up and are meant to look pretty.
3. Men shouldn't cry.

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This advert is a gender stereotype because it is portraying ideas that women should be 'thin' and 'rich'. If you are not these things it makes u feel inferior and like you are not good enough and you are not the 'best'. Also cigarettes are related to health problems so to compare women with them is not the best comparison.


Blurred Lines music video

 






















Countertype Example

Comparison of 'This girl Can' & 'Are You Beach Body Ready'

Comparison of “This Girl Can” and “Are you Beach Body Ready?”

“This Girl Can” seems to ‘celebrate active women’ and allows women to participate in any activity they want because they want to do it. However the “Are You Beach Body Ready” campaign seems to portray very different reasoning’s. The use of the image seems to portray that this ‘image’ is the only correct way to appear, which completely demoralises other women who do not appear that way. In marked contrast, “This Girl Can” makes women feel totally empowered and upbeat about their appearance. This is a very positive representation of people’s opinions of society, unlike the other campaign which is a very negative representation.

“Are You Beach Body Ready” shows a thin, blonde young woman wearing a bikini looking like a model, the fact they have only used one woman for their advert displays to the audience that this is what everyone should look like, whereas “This Girl Can” shows a variety of women all shapes, ethnicities and ages, showing that anyone can exercise.