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The Guardian - Representation
The Guardian - Representation
The Guardian - Representation
The Guardian's 6th May 2025 cover represents liberal values, including equality, fairness, and public service.
Political representation
Political representation
- The main headlines portray the government as reactive rather than proactive.
- Usage of words like “Rethink” implies backtracking; “alarm” implies instability.
- This suggests a critical but factual stance = the government is held accountable but not ridiculed.
- This reinforces The Guardian’s value of challenging authority respectfully.
- It represents the public (especially vulnerable groups) as deserving protection from harmful cuts.
Social and economic representation
Social and economic representation
- The focus of the cover is on vulnerable citizens and public services → showing empathy with those affected by difficult economic conditions.
- Headlines about cuts and charity closures frame the government’s policies as social issues, not only politics.
- It emphasises human consequences rather than party rivalry.
- It reinforces The Guardian’s identity as a paper for social justice and collective responsibility.
Representation of institutions (NHS, Charities)
Representation of institutions (NHS, Charities)
- Charities ("Cancer charity to axe advice service") are shown as ethically questionable, but also as victims of financial strain, instead of only inefficient organisations.
- The use of the word "to axe" depicts the charity with blame, but also questions underfunding rather than blaming the institutions.
- This contrasts with right-leaning outlets which might frame such cuts as “necessary reforms.”
Representation of institutions (global)
Representation of institutions (global)
- The US political/economic system is represented as a global threat to the British film industry.
- The Guardian frames Britain as culturally creative but vulnerable within global markets.
- This reinforces liberal concern over global fairness and cultural independence, justifying the need for robust UK political response.
Representation of social groups
Representation of social groups
- The Guardian covers stories of people from different classes with an equal view.
- The Royal Family are represented as positive, traditional, and institutional figures.
- Blake Lively is featured professionally – her headline is focused on her impact rather than mere gossip.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is represented as a positive youth with ambition.
- The style for all is deferential and formal, avoiding the sensationalism of a tabloid.
Ideological representation
Ideological representation
- Across all stories, The Guardian shows:
- Concern for welfare → compassionate governance
- Focus on working people and families → social equality
- Critical but polite tone → respectful accountability
- Inclusion of both national and global issues → international awareness
- These aspects reinforces The Guardian’s left-centre ideology: fairness, inclusion, and rational debate, representing itself as an ally to the public.
1Overview
1.1Media Language
1.3Representation
2Component 1: Section A
2.1Magazines - Vogue
2.2Magazines - GQ
2.3Advertising & Marketing
2.4Print Advertisements - Quality Street
2.5Print Advertisements - (2026 Exams) This Girl Can
2.6Print Advertisements - (2027 Exams) NHS 111
2.7Film Posters (Marketing)
2.8Film - No Time To Die
2.9Newspapers
2.11The Guardian
2.12(2028 Exams) The Sun
2.13(2028 Exams) The Guardian
3Component 1: Section B
3.1Video Games
3.2Video Games - Fortnite
3.4Radio
3.5Radio - The Archers
3.6(2027 Exams) Radio - Desert Island Discs
4Component 2: Section A
4.1Television
4.3Sitcom - Modern Family
4.4Sitcom - Man Like Mobeen
4.5(2026 Exams) Luther
5Component 2: Section B
5.1Music Video
5.2Lizzo - 'Good as Hell'
5.3Taylor Swift - 'The Man'
5.4Stormzy - 'Superheroes'
5.5Justin Bieber - 'Intentions'
5.6TLC - 'Waterfalls'
5.7Duran Duran - 'Rio'
5.8Online Media - Lizzo
5.9Online Media - Taylor Swift
5.10Online Media - Stormzy
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1Overview
1.1Media Language
1.3Representation
2Component 1: Section A
2.1Magazines - Vogue
2.2Magazines - GQ
2.3Advertising & Marketing
2.4Print Advertisements - Quality Street
2.5Print Advertisements - (2026 Exams) This Girl Can
2.6Print Advertisements - (2027 Exams) NHS 111
2.7Film Posters (Marketing)
2.8Film - No Time To Die
2.9Newspapers
2.11The Guardian
2.12(2028 Exams) The Sun
2.13(2028 Exams) The Guardian
3Component 1: Section B
3.1Video Games
3.2Video Games - Fortnite
3.4Radio
3.5Radio - The Archers
3.6(2027 Exams) Radio - Desert Island Discs
4Component 2: Section A
4.1Television
4.3Sitcom - Modern Family
4.4Sitcom - Man Like Mobeen
4.5(2026 Exams) Luther
5Component 2: Section B
5.1Music Video
5.2Lizzo - 'Good as Hell'
5.3Taylor Swift - 'The Man'
5.4Stormzy - 'Superheroes'
5.5Justin Bieber - 'Intentions'
5.6TLC - 'Waterfalls'
5.7Duran Duran - 'Rio'
5.8Online Media - Lizzo
5.9Online Media - Taylor Swift
5.10Online Media - Stormzy
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