In class we explored the meaning of Representation and other coinciding words further.Representation itself refers to how something is presented, such as someone's perceptions of real life or real life concepts. On the other hand, we have Re-presentation which is a construction intentionally put together, such as Eastenders. Eastenders is a re-presentation of reality.
Construction means the process a media text goes through to be shaped and given meaning. This process is subject to a whole range of decisions and is designed to keep the text appealing to the audience, to break it down; construction means how something is put together.
Other words relevant to representation are 'ideology' means a particular idea of how something should be, whereas stereotype means the label someone is given based on their interests and appearance.
Glee is a prime example of a re-presentation as it over exaggerates high school. It re-presents high school as a whole different reality.
Here is a list of the concepts of Representation:
- Real life concepts - link to reality
- Someone's views of a social group i.e the Jocks view of the Glee club in Glee
- Someone's perceptions of real life
- Reality 'reconstructed' to fit a scenario or narrative
- Exaggerates/dramatises reality i.e Glee or Eastenders
- Ideology: Opinions and Beliefs
-What is not being shown such as a homosexual couple
- Contextual: Time and place
- We have social and cultural beliefs
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