Representation - the way in which the media represents people, places and events.
mnemonic DRCAGES:
Disability
Regional identity
Class
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
Sexuality
How did the different newspapers represent 9/11?
Most commonly, the broadsheets treated the issue in a serious light, being respectful and only portraying that piece of news on the front page.
However, the tabloids used it as an opportunity to create panic-inducing news by using quotes such as "is this the end of the world?", which induces readers into thinking that 9/11 could be the beginning of a war.
Questions to consider when answering exam questions about representation:
What social groups are focused on?
What representation is being constructed? (use descriptive adjectives)
How does the media language construct this representation?
How are stereotypes or counter-stereotypes used?
Are the representations positive or negative?
Are there groups underrepresented or misrepresented?
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