Representation theory blog task

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- Representations are always, in some way, filtered through someone’s point of view & carry meanings or values.

- The media intervene and stand between the object and what we see; the way they communicate the images changes the representation of it. 

- When we see something in the media it has in some way been mediated by the very act of representation.

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In one picture they portrayed her as an alcoholic as she is drinking her whine whiles her husband seems to have an annoyed face and in the other picture she is portrayed as a more formal person.

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All media products have a specific function which will impact representation. Representations are the cumulative effect of collection of media language choices. Barthes argues that the ‘naturalisation’ of ideas in this way acts to hide the ideology from view; comes across as being common sense. Suggests that certain ideas go unquestioned.

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People have more opportunities for people to represent themselves. Engage in act of self-representation, also mean that previously under-represented groups may now be able to create a broader media presence.

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During the 2014 World Cup, The Sun sent a free newspaper to 22 million households in England which represented its own concepts of ‘Englishness’ by symbolic references.

Taken Trailer:

Throughout the trailer you can see elements of stereotyping where men are the strong and powerful ones who fight each other whiles women are frightened, in shock or crying in the shots that are shown. The mood of the setting also changes once the main characters reach Europe from America, the lighting is darker and the mood is set to be a lot more dull as bad things start occurring.