- An example of past representation of British Youth
- An example of present representation of British Youth
- An example of future representation of British Youth
- An example of positive/realistic representation of British Youth
- An example of negative representation of British Youth
- A variety of theories to back up your argument
You will not need to use all of these in your response to the question but you will need to know all of them to be prepared for anything the question may ask you.
Past Representation:
Quadrophenia:
How are the Mods represented in the film?
Think of some specific scenes/quotes to use that show this representation.
Does this differ to modern day representations?
Present Representation:
How are youth represented in these texts?
Do they differ at all?
Think of some specific scenes/quotes to use that show these representations.
Future Representations:
How has this changed the way representations are presented to us?
What are the positives of this movement to UGC (User Generated Content)?
What are the positives of this movement to UGC (User Generated Content)?
What are the dangers/negatives of this?
Think of some specific examples you can use to back up your points.
Positive/Realistic Representations:
How do these differ to other texts you have seen?
Are they really positive/realistic?
Have they been mediated at all?
Think of specific scenes/quotes you can use that show these representations.
Negative Representations;
London Riots news/newspaper coverage
How do these differ to other texts you have seen?
Have these texts been mediated at all?
Think of specific scenes/quotes you can use that show these representations.
Theories:
Mediation - This one is incredibly important as a lot of the questions may refer to it in one way or another. You will be expected to use this theory/terminology in your essay.
Hamley - Identity created/influenced by the media
Hamley - Identity created/influenced by the media
If you don't remember/are unclear on any of these theories the link will take you to the PowerPoint presentation they are on.
Example Essay Structures:
Example 1:
Paragraph 1: Introduce key concept and briefly layout your argument
Paragraph 2: Past representation. How this relates to concept. Specific examples and theory used throughout
Paragraph 3: Present representation. How this relates to concept. Specific examples and theory used throughout
Paragraph 4: Future representation. How this relates to concept. Specific examples and theory used throughout
Paragraph 5: Conclusion. Round up argument and state where your opinion is about the statement/question always relating it back to the evidence/examples you have used in your essay.
Example 2:
Paragraph 1: Introduce key concept and briefly layout your argument
Paragraph 2: Negative representation 1. How this relates to concept. Specific examples and theory used throughout
Paragraph 3: Negative representation 2. How this relates to concept. Specific examples and theory used throughout
Paragraph 4: Positive representation 1. How this relates to concept. Specific examples and theory used throughout
Paragraph 5: Positive representation 2. How this relate to concept. Specific examples and theory used throughout.
Paragraph 6: Conclusion. Round up argument and state where your opinion is about the statement/question always relating it back to the evidence/examples you have used in your essay.
Make sure if you use this structure to refer to PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE representations of British Youth.
Practice Exam Questions:
Analyse the ways in which the media represent one group of
people that you have studied.
The media do not construct collective identity; they merely reflect
it. Discuss.
“Media representations are complex, not simple and
straightforward”. How far do you agree with this statement in relation to the
collective group that you have studied?
Analyse the ways in which the media represent groups of
people.
What is collective identity and how is it mediated?
Discuss how one or more groups of people are represented
through the media.
How do media representations influence collective identity?
You may refer to one group of people or more in your answer.
Discuss the different ways in which the groups of people are
represented by media. You may refer to one group or more in your answer.
Analyse the ways in which at least one group of people is ‘mediated’.
Discuss the social implications of media in relation to
collective identity. You may refer to one group of people in your answer.
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