Representation is how media text deals with and presents gender, age, ethnicity, national and regional identity, social issues and events to an audience.
The analysis of different sorts of representation forms an important part of Media Studies.
-Gender
Typically masculine- Tough, Hard, Sweaty.
Typically feminine- Fragile, Soft, Fragrant.
-Race
Ethnicity and color, like sex, comprise sets of genetically defined, biological characteristics. However, as with gender, there are also cultural elements in those defining characteristics.
-Age
Young-Immature, stupid, greedy, lazy, selfish, unfit, and obese.
Old- Grumpy, outdated, slow, weak, whining, unable to use technology, and unhealthy.
-Disability
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