MEST 3 EXAM BLOG

Media Magazine reading What are the two texts the article focuses on? The two texts the article focuses on is a period drama named Pan Am and Beyonce music video of 'Why Don't You Love Me? What examples are provided from the two texts of the 'male gaze' (Mulvey)? When Beyonce is posing for the camera, there is a sense that although there is a hidden message, there is an invitation for the male gaze. outfits’.  The self-conscious approach that the music video does allows Beyoncé to be objectified, welcoming the male gaze.  However, it also avoids feminist criticism through this use of parody and humour; this is not criticised due to the reputation of Beyonce. Do texts such as these show there is no longer a need for feminism or are they simply sexism in a different form? Choose three words/phrases from the glossary of the article and write their definitions on your blog. Feminism – A movement aimed at defining, establishing, and defending women

Case study: Everyday Sexism Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project? People that experience sexism on a daily basis have to go through constant abuse. It was seemed as the norm for some individuals due to the fact that it has come to their daily life at a constant rate. This is the prime reason as to why Laura Bates decided to create this project. The project allows people to voice out their experiences as people can relate and find solutions to stop this from continuing. How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies? The wave of feminism has created different phases of how people view females. The project allows a voice for females which evokes progression. The fact that people can protest against this abuse shows progression however the fact that it is still present in today's society suggests that feminism is still Why was new technology essential to the success of the E

Briefly list or describe the different waves of feminism. Feminism is the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. It is categorised in three different waves and stages of its timeline. The first wave of feminism was thought to be made during the early 1900's. it was the time where the difference between men and women was established and the fight for equality started. This wave created for the fight for legal inequality. For example the right to vote for women, this was reinforced by suffragettes. The second wave was mainly related to the women's liberation movement which started in the early 1960's. although women had the right to vote in the 60's there was still many equality issues that this wave was targeting. Some of which were roles and pay at work place. Finally, the third wave was Third Wave began in the 1980s and continues to the present day. negativeness stereotypes of women, their right to control their own sexuality (inc

A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media Now turn to page 6 and read  A Hustle for Life: Refugees in the Media . When you have read the article, complete the following tasks: 1) What examples of different representations of refugees in the media are offered in the article? Refugees labelled as migrants to create the impression that they are travelling by choice rather than to flee genuine disaster. Represented as a swarm,horde or tide marauding and invading their way across the world. Representations of refugees create an image in reader's minds that refugees are a dangerous and threatening mass.  2) In your opinion, is the documentary genre more or less biased than the news media? What examples can you provide from the article to support your view? I consider that the documentary genre is much less biased than news media due to the fact it could 'correct overwhelmingly bad representations elsewhere in the media'. An example from the article is the BBC doc

1) List three theorists discussed in the article and what they believe regarding black identity. Aisha Harris: Claims that social media acts as a negative part within the introduction of black identities. Harris considers that fast development of social media has fashioned a lifestyle where black identities are victims to a path of 'Memeification' in which their photo turns into a decontextualized web meme. Giddens: Argues that social media could be a platform for creation of positive black identities. Henry Jenkins: Argues that social media is an space in which 'Participatory Cultures' may be  identifiedonline, interest-driven networks that permit fans to imaginatively channel  the  capabilities they gain on the web into political activism & voicing marginalized opinions. 2) In your opinion, is social media a positive or negative force when it comes to issues of black identity?  I believe that the creation of social media platforms on the internet is be

Watch the opening of Yasmin (2004) again. Does it offer a positive or negative view of British Muslims? To what extent does it reinforce or challenge Edward Said's theory of Orientalism - that the west is superior to the exotic or uncivilised east? Within the beginning of Yasmin consists of both positive and negative stereotypes. For instance, the positive comes from a young man who doesn’t speak English praying, this suggests he is carrying out traditional Islamic values which is a positive. Furthermore, also within the beginning the old man who is also a Muslim is seen to be washing off graffiti on a shutter does not have a violent response as he is helping the community. The negative issue comes from the primary protagonist Yasmin who is going in opposition to her personal lifestyle. within the clip, Yasmin undresses herself out of her hijab and cultural clothing into tight trousers and a top This indicates Yasmin is hiding her tradition which caused audiences to think “does