Representation

Moss

Moss perpetuates the stereotype that men are intelligent but otherwise is countertypical of the male stereotype. Instead he conforms to the nerd stereotype.

Intelligent stereotype

Moss is seen as an intelligent male as he is very successful on Countdown.
The fact that his opponent and the presenter were also male can create the stereotype that men are intelligent.

Countertypical

However, Moss can be seen as a countertypical male as he is not strong or brave.
Instead Moss conforms to the nerd stereotype:
- He lacks confidence.
- His dress code of glasses, brown corduroy trousers and unfashionable shirt combinations visually supports this.

Women

Moss also doesn’t seem to be concerned with being successful with women, suggesting again he is a countertype of traditional views of masculinity and helps to construct his nerd stereotype.

Ethnicity countertype

Moss is a countertype of an ethnic minority male as he is not street wise, which reinforces his nerd stereotype.

Roy

Roy is seen as the most masculine character in the episode however he also has traits that are countertypical of the male stereotype.

Masculine

Roy is seen as the most masculine character in the episode.
He asks for a beer, which has masculine connotations.

Misogynistic

Roy can also be seen as misogynistic in the way he addresses Jen at times.
He states at one point ‘I don’t have to listen to you, I’m not married to you’.
This can also suggest a stereotype of traditional men, reflecting a patriarchal society.

Competitiveness

Roy feels in competition with Alistair, as well as jealous because of his success and the woman he is with.
This competitiveness can be seen as a stereotypical trait of males.

Countertype

In contrast, Roy is not seen as being athletic, motivated or successful which can help construct him as a countertype of traditional masculinity.

Binary opposition

The binary opposition (Levi Strauss) created between Roy and Alistair helps to establish Roy as a countertype of metrosexual men who take care of their appearance.

Jen

Jen adheres to the female stereotype in most ways. All three characters follow the conventional stages of the hero’s journey as theorised by Propp.

Stereotype

Jen can be seen as a stereotype as she is focused on her appearance.
She wears earrings and makeup to enhance the way she looks.

Stereotypical woman

Jen can also be seen as a stereotypical woman as she does not know much about computers, despite being head of the department.

Male environments

Jen continuously looks out of place in her working environment which could be promoting traditional ideology that women cannot be successful in a male environment.

Women at work

However, Jen is constructed to visually appear professional in all scenes, suggesting she has aspiration and motivation to succeed.
This contrasts traditional views of women as being situated in the domestic sphere (home) only.

Propp

All three characters follow the conventional stages of the hero’s journey as theorised by Propp.

Narrative arcs

Each character has a different narrative arc which follows the structure of the disruption to normality, the conflict and the resolution.
Each narrative arc is linear which allows enigmas to be created and for humour to be established when the narrative is resolved.

1Overview

1.1Media Language

1.1.1Media Language

1.1.2Media Language 2

1.2Audience

1.2.1Audiences

1.2.2Audiences 2

1.2.3End of Topic Test - Media Language & Audience

1.3Representation

1.3.1Stereotypes

1.3.2Gender

1.3.3Audiences

1.4The Media Industry

1.4.1Media Industries

1.4.2Ownership

1.4.3Funding & Regulation

1.4.4End of Topic Test - Representation/Media Industry

2Component 1: Section A

2.1Magazines

2.1.1Magazines

2.1.2Pride

2.1.3Pride 2

2.2GQ

2.2.1Context

2.2.2Narrative

2.2.3Representation

2.3Advertising & Marketing

2.3.1Advertising & Marketing

2.3.2Analysing Adverts

2.3.3Analysing Adverts 2

2.3.4Theories & Principles

2.3.5End of Topic Test - Magazines & Advertising

2.4Print Advertisements

2.4.1Quality Street

2.4.2This Girl Can

2.5Film Posters (Marketing)

2.5.1Spectre

2.5.2The Man with The Golden Gun

2.5.3The Man with The Golden Gun 2

2.6Newspapers

2.6.1Ownership & Regulation

2.6.2News Selection

2.6.3Media Language

2.6.4Genres

2.6.5Newspaper Conventions

2.6.6Representation

2.6.7Audience

2.6.8Theories

2.6.9End of Topic Test - Newspapers

2.7The Sun

2.7.1Context

2.7.2Narrative

2.7.3Language & Images

2.8The Guardian

2.8.1The Guardian

2.8.2Narrative

2.8.3Language & Images

3Component 1: Section B

3.1Video Games

3.1.1Video Games

3.2Film

3.2.1The Big Six

3.2.2Technology

3.2.3End of Topic Test - Video Games & Films

3.3Radio

3.3.1The Radio Industry

3.3.2Categories of Radio Station

3.3.3Technology & Radio Audiences

3.3.4Theories

3.3.5End of Topic Test - Radio

3.4No Time To Die

3.4.1Context

3.4.2Narrative

3.4.3Representation

4Component 2: Section A

5Component 2: Section B

5.1Music Video

5.1.1Music Videos

5.1.2The Music Industry

5.2Michael Jackson

5.2.1‘Black or White’

5.3Taylor Swift

5.3.1Bad Blood

5.3.2Intertextual References

5.3.3Media Theories

5.3.4Representation

5.3.5Social Media

5.4Bruno Mars

5.4.1Uptown Funk

5.4.2Analysis

5.4.3End of Topic Test - Music Videos

5.5Lizzo

5.5.1Context

5.5.2'Good as Hell'

5.5.3Media Language

5.5.4Representation

5.5.5Audience

5.5.6Industry

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