Introduction to representation

Introduction to representation

 Representation is to show again. 

 Representation- The ways in which a media product constructs the world and aspects in it, including social groups, individuals, issues and events.

 Representations Construct Reality. 

 How to write and talk about representation 
who or what is being represented?
how is the representation constructed through media language?
what ideology is presented about the represented group?
how is this representation impacting society and the group being represented? 



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