Perks of Being a Wallflower- America
- Ann Gould
Violence: Derrick and Candace fighting, Patrick gets beaten up in the lunch hall.
Self destructive: Teenage suicide and depression (Michaels death).
Sexuality: Brad and Patrick bedroom scene.
Rebellion: Loud music.
Nihilistic:
Artificial tribe: Patrick- "You see things you understand, you're one of us you're a wallflower". Sam- "Welcome to the island of misfit toys".
-Hebdige
Fun: Weed, dancing.
Trouble: Name calling nothing, Derrick hitting Candace.
Bullet Boy- UK (BBC Films and UK Film Festival)
-Ann Gould
Violence: Kills dog, fights brother
Self destructive: Deviency spiral
-Hebdige
Fun: Ice skating rink.
Trouble: Dead dog, gun, violence, shouting, prison.
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Essay: Do media representations of youth reflect societies perceptions and concerns?
Referenced Examples
Ill Manors
The Inbetweeners Movie
Older examples of youth
Quadrophenia
Newspaper Example
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2024486/UK-RIOTS-2011-British-youths-unpleasant-violent-world.html
Essay key
Theorist
Example
Definition
Essay
The media contributes widely and effectively the publics perception of the collective identity of numerous social groups. This misrepresentation has a particulary harsh effect on the publics view of youth and youth culture. The dictionary refers to youth as "the period between childhood and adult age.". This means that those between 13 and 18 would be traditionally affected by youth stereotyping. The general presentation of youth by the media is that they are either violent and aggressive or idiotic and incapable of success.
Hebdige states that youth are either conceived as fun or trouble, meaning that youth are either violent and nihilistic in keeping with Ann Goulds 6 traits of youth or are fun and idiotic. Hebdiges understanding of youth is displayed frequently in the way that films will present youth a modern example of this being "The Inbetweeners" where youth are displayed as foolish and idiotic fuelled only by a desire for sex as well as "Ill Manors" which focuses on urban teens and the violence associated with gang cultures. Goulds six traits of youth are also featured in "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in which rebellion is displayed through the music of the time, the artificial tribe is displayed through the "wallflowers", self destructive nature is portrayed through the suicide of Michael and violence is portrayed through Candace and Derrick fighting. Hebdige is also portrayed again in this film where elements of fun can be seen through the use of recreational drugs and dancing, trouble is then displayed as name calling and domestic violence.
An example of an older media texts which portrays the same ideology as the above texts is "Bullet Boy". Goulds theory can be seen frequently throughout the piece for example violence is displayed throughout the killing of the dog, sexuality is displayed through the sex scene between the protagonist and his girlfriend and self destructive behaviour can be seen through the downward spiral of the protagonist who acts out the more people put him down. This is a prime example of Wilkins deviancy amplification spiral in which people who are repeatedly subjected to negative stereotyping re more likely to eventually conform to them.
Newspapers also play a part in the negative stereotyping of youth with the Mail Online in 2011 branding the British youth as 'the most unpleasant and violent in the world' in the period of time when the London riots were in progress. These riots are a prime example of Cohen's Moral Panic theory in which a single event such as the riots can lead to a negative stereotype being created around one collective identity and an inflammatory stereotype being formed which in turn creates folk Devils. The importance of youth being negatively described in newspapers specifically is especially important due to the fact that the negative views of youth will be imparted on those who may not necessarily agree with the view, this is the hypodermic syringe model. This model focuses on the way in which the public are injected with a certain concept that they may not have agreed with previously through a media text.
Youth are also represented as being part of artificial tribes which relates to Ann Goulds theory of the 6 traits of youth. In older media texts such as "Quadrophenia" which focuses around the conflict present between the mods and the rockers. This film shows youth in a negative and raw light leading youth being perceived by the public in a negative light. In more modern adaptions of youth groups such as "St. Trinians" youth are presented in a less gritty and negative way whilst still maintaining the underlying message of teenage rebellion.
In conclusion the way in which youth are perceived by the public is affected by the way that the media portray youth. Negative portrayals of select groups of youth lead to a negative impact on the entire youth population due to the fact that all youth subgroups exist under the collective identity of youth.
Modern Examples of Youth
St Trinians
\
Ill Manors
The Inbetweeners Movie
Older examples of youth
Quadrophenia
Newspaper Example
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2024486/UK-RIOTS-2011-British-youths-unpleasant-violent-world.html
Essay key
Theorist
Example
Definition
Essay
The media contributes widely and effectively the publics perception of the collective identity of numerous social groups. This misrepresentation has a particulary harsh effect on the publics view of youth and youth culture. The dictionary refers to youth as "the period between childhood and adult age.". This means that those between 13 and 18 would be traditionally affected by youth stereotyping. The general presentation of youth by the media is that they are either violent and aggressive or idiotic and incapable of success.
Hebdige states that youth are either conceived as fun or trouble, meaning that youth are either violent and nihilistic in keeping with Ann Goulds 6 traits of youth or are fun and idiotic. Hebdiges understanding of youth is displayed frequently in the way that films will present youth a modern example of this being "The Inbetweeners" where youth are displayed as foolish and idiotic fuelled only by a desire for sex as well as "Ill Manors" which focuses on urban teens and the violence associated with gang cultures. Goulds six traits of youth are also featured in "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in which rebellion is displayed through the music of the time, the artificial tribe is displayed through the "wallflowers", self destructive nature is portrayed through the suicide of Michael and violence is portrayed through Candace and Derrick fighting. Hebdige is also portrayed again in this film where elements of fun can be seen through the use of recreational drugs and dancing, trouble is then displayed as name calling and domestic violence.
An example of an older media texts which portrays the same ideology as the above texts is "Bullet Boy". Goulds theory can be seen frequently throughout the piece for example violence is displayed throughout the killing of the dog, sexuality is displayed through the sex scene between the protagonist and his girlfriend and self destructive behaviour can be seen through the downward spiral of the protagonist who acts out the more people put him down. This is a prime example of Wilkins deviancy amplification spiral in which people who are repeatedly subjected to negative stereotyping re more likely to eventually conform to them.
Newspapers also play a part in the negative stereotyping of youth with the Mail Online in 2011 branding the British youth as 'the most unpleasant and violent in the world' in the period of time when the London riots were in progress. These riots are a prime example of Cohen's Moral Panic theory in which a single event such as the riots can lead to a negative stereotype being created around one collective identity and an inflammatory stereotype being formed which in turn creates folk Devils. The importance of youth being negatively described in newspapers specifically is especially important due to the fact that the negative views of youth will be imparted on those who may not necessarily agree with the view, this is the hypodermic syringe model. This model focuses on the way in which the public are injected with a certain concept that they may not have agreed with previously through a media text.
Youth are also represented as being part of artificial tribes which relates to Ann Goulds theory of the 6 traits of youth. In older media texts such as "Quadrophenia" which focuses around the conflict present between the mods and the rockers. This film shows youth in a negative and raw light leading youth being perceived by the public in a negative light. In more modern adaptions of youth groups such as "St. Trinians" youth are presented in a less gritty and negative way whilst still maintaining the underlying message of teenage rebellion.
In conclusion the way in which youth are perceived by the public is affected by the way that the media portray youth. Negative portrayals of select groups of youth lead to a negative impact on the entire youth population due to the fact that all youth subgroups exist under the collective identity of youth.
Examples of Youth in media: Perks of being a wallflower, Bullet boy
Perks of Being a Wallflower- America
- Ann Gould
Violence: Derrick and Candace fighting, Patrick gets beaten up in the lunch hall.
Self destructive: Teenage suicide and depression (Michaels death).
Sexuality: Brad and Patrick bedroom scene.
Rebellion: Loud music.
Nihilistic:
Artificial tribe: Patrick- "You see things you understand, you're one of us you're a wallflower". Sam- "Welcome to the island of misfit toys".
-Hebdige
Fun: Weed, dancing.
Trouble: Name calling nothing, Derrick hitting Candace.
Bullet Boy- UK (BBC Films and UK Film Festival)
-Ann Gould
Violence: Kills dog, fights brother
Self destructive: Deviency spiral
-Hebdige
Fun: Ice skating rink.
Trouble: Dead dog, gun, violence, shouting.
- Ann Gould
Violence: Derrick and Candace fighting, Patrick gets beaten up in the lunch hall.
Self destructive: Teenage suicide and depression (Michaels death).
Sexuality: Brad and Patrick bedroom scene.
Rebellion: Loud music.
Nihilistic:
Artificial tribe: Patrick- "You see things you understand, you're one of us you're a wallflower". Sam- "Welcome to the island of misfit toys".
-Hebdige
Fun: Weed, dancing.
Trouble: Name calling nothing, Derrick hitting Candace.
Bullet Boy- UK (BBC Films and UK Film Festival)
-Ann Gould
Violence: Kills dog, fights brother
Self destructive: Deviency spiral
-Hebdige
Fun: Ice skating rink.
Trouble: Dead dog, gun, violence, shouting.
Essay: Do media representations of youth reflect societies perceptions and concerns?
Referenced Examples
Ill Manors
The Inbetweeners Movie
Older examples of youth
Quadrophenia
Essay key
Theorist
Example
Definition
Essay
The media contributes widely and effectively the publics perception of the collective identity of numerous social groups. This misrepresentation has a particulary harsh effect on the publics view of youth and youth culture. The dictionary refers to youth as "the period between childhood and adult age.". This means that those between 13 and 18 would be traditionally affected by youth stereotyping. The general presentation of youth by the media is that they are either violent and aggressive or idiotic and incapable of success.
Hebdige states that youth are either conceived as fun or trouble, meaning that youth are either violent and nihilistic in keeping with Ann Goulds 6 traits of youth or are fun and idiotic. Hebdiges understanding of youth is displayed frequently in the way that films will present youth a modern example of this being "The Inbetweeners" where youth are displayed as foolish and idiotic fuelled only by a desire for sex as well as "Ill Manors" which focuses on urban teens and the violence associated with gang cultures.
Newspapers also play a part in the negative stereotyping of youth with the Mail Online in 2011 branding the British youth as 'the most unpleasant and violent in the world' in the period of time when the London riots were in progress. These riots are a prime example of Cohen's Moral Panic theory in which a single event such as the riots can lead to a negative stereotype being created around one collective identity and an inflammatory stereotype being formed which in turn creates folk Devils. The importance of youth being negatively described in newspapers specifically is especially important due to the fact that the negative views of youth will be imparted on those who may not necessarily agree with the view, this is the hypodermic syringe model. This model focuses on the way in which the public are injected with a certain concept that they may not have agreed with previously through a media text.
Youth are also represented as being part of artificial tribes which relates to Ann Goulds theory of the 6 traits of youth. In older media texts such as "Quadrophenia" which focuses around the conflict present between the mods and the rockers. This film shows youth in a negative and raw light leading youth being perceived by the public in a negative light. In more modern adaptions of youth groups such as "St. Trinians" youth are presented in a less gritty and negative way whilst still maintaining the underlying message of teenage rebellion.
In conclusion the way in which youth are perceived by the public is affected by the way that the media portray youth. Negative portrayals of select groups of youth lead to a negative impact on the entire youth population due to the fact that all youth subgroups exist under the collective identity of youth.
Modern Examples of Youth
St Trinians
\
Ill Manors
The Inbetweeners Movie
Older examples of youth
Quadrophenia
Essay key
Theorist
Example
Definition
Essay
The media contributes widely and effectively the publics perception of the collective identity of numerous social groups. This misrepresentation has a particulary harsh effect on the publics view of youth and youth culture. The dictionary refers to youth as "the period between childhood and adult age.". This means that those between 13 and 18 would be traditionally affected by youth stereotyping. The general presentation of youth by the media is that they are either violent and aggressive or idiotic and incapable of success.
Hebdige states that youth are either conceived as fun or trouble, meaning that youth are either violent and nihilistic in keeping with Ann Goulds 6 traits of youth or are fun and idiotic. Hebdiges understanding of youth is displayed frequently in the way that films will present youth a modern example of this being "The Inbetweeners" where youth are displayed as foolish and idiotic fuelled only by a desire for sex as well as "Ill Manors" which focuses on urban teens and the violence associated with gang cultures.
Newspapers also play a part in the negative stereotyping of youth with the Mail Online in 2011 branding the British youth as 'the most unpleasant and violent in the world' in the period of time when the London riots were in progress. These riots are a prime example of Cohen's Moral Panic theory in which a single event such as the riots can lead to a negative stereotype being created around one collective identity and an inflammatory stereotype being formed which in turn creates folk Devils. The importance of youth being negatively described in newspapers specifically is especially important due to the fact that the negative views of youth will be imparted on those who may not necessarily agree with the view, this is the hypodermic syringe model. This model focuses on the way in which the public are injected with a certain concept that they may not have agreed with previously through a media text.
Youth are also represented as being part of artificial tribes which relates to Ann Goulds theory of the 6 traits of youth. In older media texts such as "Quadrophenia" which focuses around the conflict present between the mods and the rockers. This film shows youth in a negative and raw light leading youth being perceived by the public in a negative light. In more modern adaptions of youth groups such as "St. Trinians" youth are presented in a less gritty and negative way whilst still maintaining the underlying message of teenage rebellion.
In conclusion the way in which youth are perceived by the public is affected by the way that the media portray youth. Negative portrayals of select groups of youth lead to a negative impact on the entire youth population due to the fact that all youth subgroups exist under the collective identity of youth.
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
Youth
This exemplifies the way in which modern youth issues such as Twitter have been combined with issues such as riots to create a divide between the youths and people of a higher social status.
The police statement that they have let "Yobs Rule [the] Streets" shows them demonising the youth culture and portraying them as Folk Devils. This is in order to place blame on a specific group of people in order to allow for the publics fear to be placed on a direct group.
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Generic theory
Portrayal of women in media
Actual representation of women
Mediation example: Brock Turner rape case
Collective identity
Collective identity of youth groups example St. Trinians
Wilkins deficiency amplification spiral: The way that after constant reinforcement of negative stereotypes people gradually begin to conform to them.
Collective identity in Media
Political figures such as Donald Trump can use the collective identity of groups of people such as the working class in order to better appeal to a collective group and show themselves in a better light.
Theorists
David Gauntlet:
- identity is now consciously constructed, and the media provides some of the tools to help us construct our identities. The media contains a huge number of messages about identity and acceptable lifestyles.
- At the same time the public have their own diverse set of feelings. The media and media consumers are engaged in a dialogue in which neither overpowers the other.
This discusses the way in which the media will project a certain view whilst the public may maintain another in a similar way to the hypodermic needle theory.
Anthony Giddens
•There
is a
social structure which shapes our lives (traditions, institutions, moral codes,
established ways of doing things), but it relies on individuals following these
structures.
•When they
act differently the social structure can change. Structuration is
the process in which human agency and social structure are in a constant
relationship ± the social structure is reproduced by the repetition of acts by
individual people (and can therefore change)
The way in which media practices and stereotypes can be altered through the changing of social standards throughout time.
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Muslim representation in media
Anti-Muslim Media
Spoof Articles
This article is relevant due to the fact that the word "Jihadis" was never mentioned in the original survey (questions above) and the questions which were used were phrases in an emotive way. This emotive wording of "young Muslims" urges the interviewed party to feel sorry and sympathy for the vulnerable young Muslim youth. The result of this misleading article is the growth of hatred for Muslims throughout the Western world as they are now associated with sympathy for terrorists.
Charlie Hebdo
The following satirical comics were created by Charlie Hebdo magazine in an attempt to critique the immigration crisis facing both the Eastern and Western world.
The above image features the text "Welcome migrants, So Close but" as well as "Promotion 2 children's meals for the price of 1". The aim of the above image and encoded message was to raise awareness of the dangers of immigration specially after a young migrant washed up dead on a beach in Greece. The Mc Donalds sign features in an attempt to critique the heartless consumerism in the Western world in the face of the atrocities faced by many in other countries. The bright coloration of the sign also highlights the fact that the Western world is the hope which the migrants are attempting to reach in order to start a new life. Sadly due to the deep levels of satirical humour the image has been consumed by the public and decoded as an attack on migrants and a display of Orientalism and the idea that the West are superior to the Eastern nations whom are seen as less civilised and more barbaric according to Orientalism.
The above image is more shocking as it blatantly focuses on race an religion opposed to the migrant crisis. The image states "Proof that Europe is Christian, Christians walk on water, Muslim children sink". This is an offensive message for a number of reasons firstly it erases non-Christian people who live in Europe and secondly it makes light of the death of a young muslim child who was trying to make a better life for himself in Europe. The encoded meaning of this piece would be to make satirical joke however when decoded by the public it comes across as offensive and cruel.
Charlie Hebdo to Chapel Hill
This is an example of the erasure of hate crimes against Muslims by White American's due to the fact that they do not wish to make folk devils of themselves.
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