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  Representation and steriotypes AmeliaBarrett, Demi Wrenn, Stephanie Web
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  What is representation? Representationis the description or portrayal of someone or something in a certain way. Representation is the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.
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  Representation in gender
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  Representation in age Ageis the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed. Age is represented through:  Babies (0-2),  Toddlers (2-5),  Infants (5-8),  Children (8-13),  Teenagers (13-18),  Young adults (18-25),  Adults (25-60),  OAP’s (old age pensioners) (60+).
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  Representation in ethnicity Ethnicityis a fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common notational or cultural tradition Ethnicity is represented through:  English/northern Irish/welsh/Scottish/British  Gyspsy/ traveller  White and Black Caribbean  White and Black African  White and Asian  Indian  Pakistani  Bangladeshi  African  Caribbean  Arab
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  Representation in sexuality Representationin gender is how a man or a women is presented in the media. The media present men and women in a masculine (strong, tough, aggressive) and feminine (sensitive, caring, gentle) outlook.
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  Representation in classand status Class and Status is being catorigised for your wealth and your way of living. This is represented through: MIDDLE CLASS -The middle class are the most contested of the three categorizations, the broad group of people in contemporary society who fall between the lower class and upper class UPPER CLASS - The upper class is the social class composed of those who are wealthy, well-born, or both. LOWER CLASS - Lower class (occasionally described as working class) are those employed in low-paying wage jobs with very little economic security.
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  Representation in physicalability/disability Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical. A disability may be present from birth, or occur during a person's lifetime. physical ability/disability is represented through:  Autism  hearing loss/deafness  Learning disability  Dyslexic  memory loss  Chronic illness
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  Representation in regionalidentity  The definition of sexuality is a person's sexual orientation or preference. It can be represented through:  Heterosexual (straight) – Sexually attracted to persons of the opposite sex .  Homosexual (gay) – Sexually attracted to persons of the same sex.  Bisexual – Sexually attracted to persons of both sex.
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  What is Stereotyping A stereotype is a common word that means an act of assumption over a group of people or individual that’s might not be true.
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  Stereotypes in Gender
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  Stereotypes in Age Children-loud, spoilt, brats, easily amused, attention seeking, over confident. Teens- selfish, lazy, aggogrant, judgmental, drinkers, smokers, tantrums, lack of enthusiasm. Adults- mature, independent, work orientated, wise, stern, caring, looks down on teens. OAP’S- wise, vulnerable, weak, forgetful, grey haired, wrinkly, quite, short, hunched over
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  Stereotypes in Ethnicity
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  Stereotypes in sexuality
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  Stereotypes in classand status  Working class- hard workers, low wages, physically demanding, fair, family orientated  Upper class- posh people, high earners, businessman/women, rich, snobby, hunting, live in mansions, have domestics  Middle class- mangers, teachers, play golf, drink wine, go shooting
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  Stereotypes in physicalability/disability
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  Stereotypes in regionalidentity