positive representations of women in media

Question 1

postmodernism

Answer 1

gauntlett - 2008 - 21C media for young women - magazines now emphasise independence and strength while also being able to maintain a perfect appearance should they want to - surveys of young women and lifestyles - media has a positive impact

example - cosmopolitan and vogue - shifted to celebrate women’s achievements

Question 2

the new media

Answer 2

social media -body positivity movement eg fashion brands such as missguided running campaigns to celebrate diversity - growing number of influencers who celebrate women’s imperfections

Green and Singleton - new digital media - women more empowered - new identities - facebook - women’s marches - everydaysexism.com