Media representations are just reflections of reality; not constructions or distortions. Discuss with reference to one or more group(s) of people.

This is an A grade worthy response; it just needed finishing with more detail in regards to the TV examples.

“Media representations are complex, not straightforward.” How far do you agree with this statement in relation to the collective group that you have studied?

A Grade responses

A Grade from CoombeMedia1

A Grade from CoombeMedia1

B Grade responses

B Grade from CoombeMedia1

B Grade from CoombeMedia1

Explain the role played by the media in the construction of Collective Identity?

Media and Collective Identity: How does one affect the other?

 

Section A - 1a - How to get full marks...

Check out this blog for helpful tips and advice...

http://mrswilliamscriticalperspectives.blogspot.co.uk/p/tasks-to-prepare-your-exam-answer.html

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Section B - A grade further reading...

http://collectiveidentity.posthaven.com/analyse-the-ways-in-which-the-media-represent-groups-of-people

Section B : What are the social implications of the ways in which different media represent social groups?

50 Mark essay...

Collective identity essay from CoombeMedia1