Representation

Representation:
The process by which the media present to us the ‘real’ world. Factors that affect audience representation:
-Audience positioning: Consider how different categories of audiences will react to you -Interaction between other groups (Important when looking at characterisation within TV Drama)
-Cultural ideology: We all have expectations about how certain characters and groups should react, behave and operate within society.
-Exam spec has changed: No longer is the extract exclusive to the UK but can be an imported TV drama shown in the UK. How does the above affect this?

Key Points:

The media is the key source of our understanding of the world. For example, you probably won’t know what it’s like to live in Australia unless you have been there. Many people believe that the media is a powerful thing as it shapes our attitude and beliefs. 7 Groups of

Representation:

-Class
-Sexuality
-Disability
-Regional Identity
-Age
-Ethnicity
-Gender