Role of the agencies in shaping identity

Question 1

How does the media shape gender identity

Answer 1

it creates and reinforced hegemonic/traditional represenattaions of feminity and masculinity especially for children and young people.

Question 2

How does the media shape Age identity

Answer 2

Its a powerful influence in socially constructing age identities. Mostly for youth = deviant and elderly = dependent.

Question 3

How does the media shape Ethnicity

Answer 3

representation often seen to be stereotypical/racist with key
positions in mainstream media dominated by white groups in terms of
roles, actors and media personnel. Rise in Islamophobia may have
complex outcomes for identity formation.