Representation Theorists

Question 1

What are Stuart Halls Theories of Representation?

Answer 1

Representation
Media language is used to create representations.
Stereotyping is often used to assert power
The producer has control over how they want the media to react. The encode meaning into text
Once a text is in the public sphere the individual has control over how the decode the meanings

Question 2

What is Gauntletts Theories of Identity?

Answer 2

Representation
We use the internet and other media texts to help us create our identity. We now have more of a variety of representations to identify with

Question 3

What is Van Zoonens Feminist Theory?

Answer 3

Representation
> gender is constructed by codes and conventions of media products and the idea of what is male and female changed overtime
> womens bodies are used in media products as a spectacle for heterosexual male audiences which reinforces patriarchal hegemony

Question 4

What is Bell Hooks Feminst Theory?

Answer 4

Representation
Feminism is a struggle to end patriarchal hegemony
Feminism isn’t a lifestyle choice its a political commitment

Question 5

What is Judith Butlers theories of Gender Performativity?

Answer 5

Representation
Gender is a social construct- ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ are created through repetition

Question 6

What is Paul Gilroys theory around ethnicity and postcolonial theory?

Answer 6

Representation
Even though we no longer have colonies, the representation of these groups is still affected by that time