The Construction of Gender and Ethnicity
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The Construction of Gender and Ethnicity

A critical examination of how media products represent social groups, focusing on gender and ethnicity. Students will engage with Stuart Hall's theories of representation.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsA-Level Media Studies (Ofqual): Analyse how media representations convey values, attitudes and beliefs.A-Level Media Studies (Ofqual): Evaluate theories of representation including Stuart Hall.

About This Topic

A critical examination of how media products represent social groups, focusing on gender and ethnicity. Students will engage with Stuart Hall's theories of representation.

Key Questions

  1. How are stereotypes constructed and reinforced by the media?
  2. What impact do under-representations have on society?
  3. How can audiences challenge dominant representations?

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