Different Types Of Media

AS Media 

Newspaper:

This is an incident within the working class people. This has a negative representation as the story leaves the reader scarred by the images, as well as upset for the victim. Not only this, but the newspaper which published this article (The Mirror) generally composes stories around the working class issues. This is because the general audience (working class) are more suited to read less technical articles, and take more interest in the 'working class' issues, as opposed to alternate events. The images that are used in this article are extremely graphic, and generally puts off the impression that 'rough' people will want to read about this, as it is more to their interest as opposed to other issues (i.e politics). 'Yobs' are stereotyped as the Underclass. However, the victim in this issue is shown as in a positive light, as he is referred to as a 'Good Samaritan'.

TV Show:

The Big Bang Theory's cast originally consisted of 4 male characters and 1 female. This has potential connotations for appearing 'sexist', as the program is predominantly dominated by males. However, there are little negative representations as the genre of TBBT is comedy. The program is aired on E4, along with minor showings on More4. The image I have chosen (above) shows the female at the front of the image, as if she's more important than the others. Character-wise, each character is equally important/dominated in the show, although the scenes are set around 3 of the main characters' apartments. The producers have tried to present a diverse group of people in terms of ethnicity and interest/general character personality.

Film:

The film 'Still Mine' is about an old man who is determined to build a house for his wife. Of course, age is an issue in this circumstance as with being old, he finds tasks more difficult than he used to. The producers have tried to make come across that age isn't an issue over love. Age is presented here as a minor issue, and could almost encourage older people watching the film to mind less about their age, and focus on the positive aspects of their lives. The representation is positive, as the general atmosphere of the film is positive.

Race:

Two Brokes Girls is a TV show aired on E4 about the life of 2 friends who work together in a restaurant. There are racist connotations, for example there is a small asian manager who consistently works hard, having to motivate the 'young, dumb blonde' waitress. The atmosphere in this show is very split as their are 2 main character aspects throughout: the non-working and the hard working. In this case, the 2 main characters (above) end up doing little to no work by the end of the series. Initially, the