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Quick questions on Theories of representation (Hall): construction, codes and stereotyping - WJEC A-Level Media Studies
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What does it mean to say representation is constructionist rather than reflective? [2 marks]
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According to Hall, what does stereotyping do to a social group? [3 marks]
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Using Hall, explore how representation is constructed in one set product, and judge how far it relies on stereotypes. [15 marks]
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