Representations are...
Representations are not 'real'
Representations are a reconstruction of reality
Representations reflect the ideology of the producer
Representations reflect the dominant ideology of our society
Representations are a way in which those who are in power maintain their power
Writing about representation
1- Which group is being represented?2 - How does media language construct this group?
3 - What message is being presented about this group?
4 - In what way might this impact the group being represented?