[5.1] What Are Media Representations

[5.2] Representations of Gender, Race, and Class

[5.3] Representations of Different Cultures

[5.4] Studying Media Representations

[5.5] Teaching Analysis of Media Representations

[5.6] Representation and Censorship

[5.7] Representations and Idealization

[5.8] Studying Representations of Social Types or Groups

[5.8a] Representations of Femininity

[5.8b] Masculinity

[5.8c] Masculinity and Sports

[5.8d] Gays / Lesbians

[5.8e] Racial and Ethnic Groups

[5.8f] Class

[5.9] Families and Age Groups

[5.10] War

[5.11] Political Parties and Organizations

[5.12] Counter-Representations

[5.13] Additional Web Resources

[5.14] Teaching Activities

Powerpoints

[5.2.1] Most ads create idealized experiences associated with the uses of products, experiences that may not jive with alternative perspectives on these experiences.

[5.2.2] Click here for a discussion of the role of Disney in constructing their own representations of different realities.

[5.2.3] Media Watch: site devoted to challenging abusive media stereotypes

For further reading on media representations

Helsby, W.  (Ed.). (2006). Understanding Representation.  London: British Film Institute.