AC's exam media

  Watch the Everyday Sexism TED talk from Laura Bates (linked above) and answer the following questions: 1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project? To show to the world the amount of sexism woman face day to day basis. 2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies? A lot of people think that now we are in a post-feminist world where feminism isn't needed but Everyday Sexism project shows us that women are still treated like objects. I don't personally think feminism is required today but men and boys should be thought that doing does things to women isn't ok and that belief should be destroyed out of their minds as most of them don't even know what they are doing that for, they are doing it for the sake of doing it. 3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project? Internet was what allowed woman across the globe to share their exp...

  1) Why is representation an important concept in Media Studies? Representation create meaning,  Representation is key because it shapes how we see the world and ourselves. 2) How does the example of Kate Middleton show the way different meanings can be created in the media? The media can portray her in so many ways: as a fashion icon, a royal, or a mom. 3) Summarise the section 'The how, who and why of media representation' in 50 words. All media products have a specific function which will impact on the representations they construct. Producers will consider: • the expectations and needs of the target audience • the limitations provided by genre codes • the type of narrative they wish to create • their institutional remit. 4) How does Stuart Hall's theory of preferred and oppositional readings fit with representation? This theory suggests that the way people or groups are shown in the media isn't always taken at face value by the audience. People bring their own expe...

1) Post the details from your in-class psychographics presentation to your blog with all details of the couple you created and their media consumption (it needs to be on your blog individually but can be a duplicate of your partner's post). Structure The psychographic group you are researching:  Aspirers Introduce your example couple that represents your group: 1) Make up their names:  Natalie and Nathan 2) Where do they work/study? Nathan is a salesman Natalie works in design 3) What do they do in their spare time? Natalie goes shopping in Central London Nathan plays golf Now suggest their media consumption: Print: What newspapers/magazines does your group read (if any)? Is this on paper or tablet? They read the Sun (online) Natalie reads women's' lifestyle magazines Nathan reads sports magazines   Broadcast: What TV programmes/channels do your group watch? Radio stations? TV package – Freeview or Sky? Films? They have a Sky package Natalie watches Love Island Onlin...

1) What is regulation and why do media industries need to be regulated? Regulation refers to the imposition of rules, guidelines, and standards by governmental or non-governmental entities to govern the conduct and operations of media organizations. 2) What is OFCOM responsible for? OFCOM is the regulatory authority for the communications industry in the United Kingdom. It has a broad range of responsibilities across various sectors, including telecommunications, broadcasting, radio, and postal services. 3) Look at the section on the OFCOM broadcasting code. Which do you think are the three most important sections of the broadcasting code and why? Section 1: Protecting the Under-Eighteens- children should not be exposed to things that they shouldn't see. Section 8: Due impartiality and due accuracy- no lies should be allowed to be broadcasted. Section 8: Privacy- our privacy is the most important thing we have to keep in mind when we are on the internet. 4) Do you agree with OFCOM ...