Gender (HAGEMONIC REP IN MEDIA)

Question 1

how are men represented in media and what sociologist said this

Answer 1

connell stated that hagemonic masculinity is seen that the men is more dominant in the women meaning it is traditional values + that men should be strong and competitive

Question 2

what did the case CHILDREN NOW say on men rep

Answer 2

found that masculine men in media is shown as:

violent
leaders and problem solvers
funny confident
rarely cry

Question 3

what did easthope say on men stereotypes

Answer 3

many men are shown in the media through categories of characters:

the joker
the jock
strong silent type
action hero
and more

Question 4

what can positive rep be for men

Answer 4

many men are now to be shown more within fatherhood and nurturing which was less common beforehand

e.g. David Beckham is shown as the ‘new man’

Question 5

how are females rep in the media and what stereotypes are there that support this

Answer 5

stereotypes in women for the media

sex object: slim seductive ect
supermom: happy homeworker or part time worker who is focused on child caring
angel: good and innocent who shows less sexuality

Question 6

what is the symbolic annihilation for women and which case had defined this (femininity rep)

Answer 6

Tuchman said and defined that women are generally ignored within the media and are excluded. their achievements are minimised and ignored

Question 7

what is the cult of femininity and how is this rep