Question 3:
Discuss
how people and lifestyles are REPRESENTED in the extract. Use examples from the
extract. Refer to stereotypes in your answer
·
Who is
represented? Discuss model pose, facial expression, clothing. Link to target audience
·
Stereotypes:
which group is represented? How do you know this? Discuss model,
aspirational lifestyle options from coverlines (what are the stereotypical
wants/needs of this group?) Discuss
issues with these stereotypes
·
Issues in
representation:
o
The ethnically uniform representation (majority
white models, darker skin tones often lightened in editing or with lighting
choices)
o
The equation of attractiveness with youth, light
skin and the lack of visible disabilities
o
Heterosexuality and marriage are the norm
o
The extract celebrates glamour, style, celebrity
and partying (and sometimes domesticity as well)
REFER TO
THE EXTRACT FOR EACH POINT WITHIN YOUR ANSWER
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