The analysis of different sorts of representation forms an important part of media studies. the factors of representation that are most commonly addressed are:
- Gender
- Race
- Age
- Disability
All media texts are re-presentations of reality. this means that they are adapted, edited and changed to target and appeal to the mass media audience. Without media our ideas would be very different this would also mean that our stereotypes of people and their cultures would also be very different. By giving audiences information, media texts that are a part of reality means that people will adapt to the stereotypes of people that the media create.
Every time you watch the TV it comes up with stereotypes. This even occurs in the news and factual based programs. This is because in media they only seem to show the highlighted parts of someone's lifestyle.
Media representation - and the extent to which we accept them - are very political issues, as the media influences and has a major impact upon the world and the way that people think. by viewing media our prejudices and stereotypes are either reinforced or are shattered. by contrasting this type of thing it means that the program is becoming much more conventional and out of the norm which appeal to a wider audience.
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