Class- Newspaper
This representation is talking about the fact that independent education is becoming out of reach for the average family. From looking at the language used i can interpret that the representation is negative, as it is using statements such as 'forced out' and 'less affordable', which insists that the topic is negative. This is negative as it isn't talking about the specific topic as being beneficial or good it is speaking about the incident that due to the 'four-fold rise', private education is becoming "increasingly unaffordable" for the middle-classes, insisting that action has to be taken.
Gender- TV Show
Skins was a British teen drama that followed the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, through the two years of sixth form. Its controversial storylines have explored issues such as dysfunctional families, mental illness (such as eating disorders and bipolar disorder), adolescent sexuality, substance abuse, death and bullying.
One representation of gender in skins is the fact that there is still an impact of male dominance, the females seem to take part in many events in the society as what seems to be just so they are accepted by the opposite sex. Effy Stonem is the typical 'bad girl' in the programme, who of which we see face many social problems throughout her time of growing up. The female characters take part in many, what is classed as, negative incidents, including the over use of alcohol, drugs, bullying and another significant thing is the fact that they are seen as sexual objects in the TV Series. Due to the female anticipation in these incidents, they are shown in a negative light to the media, which has a negative representation of young women in society, for example being classed as 'whores' and 'chavs'. Effy's character enhances this in the way that her revealing clothes she wears makes it seem like it is the choice of the female to then gain male attention, as she is exposing herself by wearing the clothes she does.
Age- Film
The film 'Kidulthood' is a good way of looking at how age is represented in the social media today. This is because we look at the young people's personalities, what they wear, how they act, and what language they use, which results in creating a stereotype for many young people. For example, at the beginning of the film, the camera is filming on the playground looking at different groups at school. Many of the young male characters use colloquialism, using words such as 'blud' 'safe' and 'sket', this informal language causes them to be stereotyped as being 'less educated' and therefore part of the lower class, it also conveys that many young people do not use correct grammar which could be dependant on the media or society. This is a negative representation as the youth of society are being stereotyped in the way that people believe all teens are like that and use the same language, however it also shows that many young people are misunderstood, as even if they use informal language they aren't necessary lower class, its just a difference in personality. For example, someone may act differently when they are out with their friends in comparison to when they are at home with their parents.
Sexuality - TV Show
A negative representation of sexuality in TV shows is the recent storyline in Eastenders,which follows Johnny Carter coming out to his father in tears. His mother struggles to come to terms with her sons sexuality and is confused, which leads to Shirley calling her a bad mother and revealing his sexuality to everybody in The Vic. The negative representation comes from the fact that it is asif being Gay is seen by many people as being something that should be hidden as if there is something unacceptable with it, which is shown also by the fact that Johnny was in tears whilst trying to explain himself.
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