Media blog 1 - Mr bush

Everyday Sexism Watch the Everyday Sexism TED talk from Laura Bates (linked above) and answer the following questions: 1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project? She started the Everyday sexism project because she wanted people to experience seeing these things and how bad they were 2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies? Post-feminism is a term used to describe a societal perception that many or all of the goals of feminism have already been achieved and in terms of the second question its ultimately subjective in my opinion as you cant generalise all western countries in issues surrounding the societal treatment of women as each and every one has their own personal issues concerning the concept, so my answer is that i'm unsure as so are you, unless you can tell me the treatment of women specific to every country deemed to be in the west then  its hard to answer that question. 3) ...

  Read the Media Magazine feature 'Representation old and new'. This is in MM51 on page 6 - go to  our Media Magazine archive  to find the article. Complete the following tasks: 1) Why is representation an important concept in Media Studies? everything that appears in the media is  in fact a representation. 2) How does the example of Kate Middleton show the way different meanings can be created in the media? The first image of her drinking may lead the audience believing that shes an alcoholic/heavy drinker perhaps not wanting to be in that specific conversation however the second photo highlights a more calculated business woman choosing when exactly she drinks perhaps to Gage the man shes talking to  3) Summarise the section 'The how, who and why of media representation' in 50 words. Media representation is about how things are shown, who controls what’s shown, and why it’s done. It’s shaped by power and choices made by creators, influencing how audiences...

What is regulation and why do media industries need to be regulated? Regulation is about making rules for media. Media needs rules so people aren’t shown harmful or inappropriate stuff. What is OFCOM responsible for? OFCOM makes sure TV, radio, and media follow the rules and don’t show bad or harmful content. What are the three most important sections of the OFCOM broadcasting code and why? Protecting kids: So they don’t see violent or inappropriate stuff Truthfulness: News must be honest. Avoiding harm: So content doesn’t offend or upset people. Was Channel 4 wrong to show 'Wolverine' at 6.55 pm on a Sunday? Why? Yes, because kids could be watching, and it’s too violent for that time. List five sections of the old PCC Code of Practice. Privacy Truthfulness No harassment Protecting kids No discrimination Why was the PCC criticised? It wasn’t strict enough and couldn’t punish newspapers properly. What was the Leveson inquiry and why was it set up? It looked at how newspapers act...

Ofcom Report Questions Why is it a critical time for public service broadcasting? It's a critical time because people are watching more streaming services like Netflix or YouTube instead of traditional TV. Public service broadcasting (PSB) needs to figure out how to stay relevant when so much content is online now. How has TV viewing changed in recent years? People aren’t watching live TV as much anymore. Most people, especially younger ones, prefer watching shows on-demand or on streaming platforms because it’s more convenient. What aspects of PSB do audiences value and enjoy? I think people like PSB for things like reliable news, educational content, and shows that reflect British culture. It’s good for stuff you wouldn’t find on Netflix or Disney+, like documentaries or local stories. Find and note down the statistics in this section on how much TV audiences tend to watch and how they watch it. Older people probably still watch a lot of live TV, but younger people spend way more...