9.2.1
Age
Childhood
Childhood
Different ages groups tend to be represented in different ways in the media. Content analysis’ show that children are represented in six reoccurring stereotypes.
Ages in the media
Ages in the media
- Different ages groups tend to be represented in different ways in the media.
- There are three main types of stereotypes:
- Childhood.
- Youth.
- Older people.
Children in the media
Children in the media
- Children are represented in positive ways in the media.
- Content analysis’ show that children are represented in six reoccurring stereotypes.
Stereotypes
Stereotypes
- Cute:
- Commonly found in TV adverts selling baby products.
- Little devils:
- Found in comedy and sitcoms.
Stereotypes
Stereotypes
- Brilliant:
- Very intelligent children or children that have been heroic.
- Brave little angels:
- Children with illnesses that are long term or terminal.
Stereotypes
Stereotypes
- Accessories:
- Children can humanise celebrities or politicians in the public eye.
- Modern:
- Children are very different to ‘the good old days'.
Youth and Elderly
Youth and Elderly
Different ages groups tend to be represented in different ways in the media. Young and older people are presented in the media in quite negative ways.
Ages in the media
Ages in the media
- Different ages groups tend to be represented in different ways in the media.
- There are three main types of stereotypes:
- Childhood.
- Youth.
- Older people.
Young people
Young people
- Young people are seen as a problem group because the media portrays them as vandals.
- The media tends not to praise the youth for their positive achievements.
Cohen
Cohen
- Cohen found that youths were blamed for all problems in society and were used as a scapegoat.
- Focusing on the negative aspects of young people means that the media ignore the real societal problems facing young people today.
Wayne et al.
Wayne et al.
- Wayne et al. argue that many of the problems that have been caused by the government are ignored in the media such as youth unemployment, youth homelessness and mental health.
Older people
Older people
- Older people are presented in the media in quite negative ways.
- It is argued that older people are stereotyped more than any other group.
- These stereotypes include being grumpy and a burden on society.
Age Concern
Age Concern
- The charity group Age Concern highlight that elderly people are underrepresented in the media, making them appear invisible in modern society.
- In fact the opposite of this is occurring in society due to an ageing population and increased life expectancy.
1Theory & Methods
1.1Sociological Theories
1.2Sociological Methods
2Education with Methods in Context
2.1Role & Function of the Education System
2.2Educational Achievement
2.3Relationships & Processes Within Schools
3Option 1: Culture & Identity
3.1Conceptions of Culture
3.2Identity & Socialisation
3.3Social Identity
3.4Production, Consumption & Globalisation
4Option 1: Families & Households
4.1Families & Households
4.2Changing Patterns
4.3The Symmetrical Family
4.4Children & Childhood
5Option 1: Health
5.1Social Constructions
5.2Social Distribution of Healthcare
5.3Provision & Access to Healthcare
5.4Mental Health
6Option 1: Work, Poverty & Welfare
6.1Poverty & Wealth
7Option 2: Beliefs in Society
7.1Ideology, Science & Religion
7.2Religious Movements
7.3Society & Religion
8Option 2: Global Development
8.1Development, Underdevelopment & Global Inequality
8.2Globalisation & Global Organisations
8.3Aid, Trade, Industrialisation, Urbanisation
9Option 2: The Media
9.1Contemporary Media
9.2Media Representations
10Crime & Deviance
10.1Crime & Society
10.2Social Distribution of Crime
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1Theory & Methods
1.1Sociological Theories
1.2Sociological Methods
2Education with Methods in Context
2.1Role & Function of the Education System
2.2Educational Achievement
2.3Relationships & Processes Within Schools
3Option 1: Culture & Identity
3.1Conceptions of Culture
3.2Identity & Socialisation
3.3Social Identity
3.4Production, Consumption & Globalisation
4Option 1: Families & Households
4.1Families & Households
4.2Changing Patterns
4.3The Symmetrical Family
4.4Children & Childhood
5Option 1: Health
5.1Social Constructions
5.2Social Distribution of Healthcare
5.3Provision & Access to Healthcare
5.4Mental Health
6Option 1: Work, Poverty & Welfare
6.1Poverty & Wealth
7Option 2: Beliefs in Society
7.1Ideology, Science & Religion
7.2Religious Movements
7.3Society & Religion
8Option 2: Global Development
8.1Development, Underdevelopment & Global Inequality
8.2Globalisation & Global Organisations
8.3Aid, Trade, Industrialisation, Urbanisation
9Option 2: The Media
9.1Contemporary Media
9.2Media Representations
10Crime & Deviance
10.1Crime & Society
10.2Social Distribution of Crime
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