Representation of Men in Media today
- Created by: Olivia O'Neill
- Created on: 15-05-15 10:37
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- Representat-ion of men in media today
- Men are usually represented differently from women but like women has changed to address changes in society
- It has been said men are facing a crisis of masculinity as men no longer have traditional roles to play in society
- The state of 'being a man' which can change as society changes and is then reflected in media texts
- A 'new man' has appeared with different representat-ions of masculinity
- Men who reject sexist attitudes and are not afraid to be more sensitive, caring and occasionally in domestic roles
- James Bond's representat-ion has changed to become more acceptable
- Men who reject sexist attitudes and are not afraid to be more sensitive, caring and occasionally in domestic roles
- However texts aimed at men still tend to focus on
- Body image and physique
- Physical strength
- Sexual attractiveness and relationships with women
- Power and independence
- It has been said men are facing a crisis of masculinity as men no longer have traditional roles to play in society
- Men magazine market has developed widely
- Men are also given aspirational and unrealistic role models to aim for
- Men's Health (April 2011 cover)
- Currently the best selling men's magazine
- Direct mode of address and use of imperatives are powerful and controlling
- 'add 5 KG of lean muscle!'
- Coverlines suggest quick fix solutions to body issues suggesting the model's body is easy
- Trad. male roles defined by their power and independence still exist in eg action films which have usually male protaginists
- James Bond in Casino Royale
- presented with J.B. as action hero
- Iconography places him in this roll is evident - clothing (dinner suit), weapons (gun) and male gaze (beautiful women)
- However representat-ion is ambiguous and reflects 'new man' of James Bond
- Woman figure is part of action
- Suit is dishevelled and bowtie is missing
- Code of expression is calm but moody and unhappy but is seen occasionally looking intimidated himself
- However representat-ion is ambiguous and reflects 'new man' of James Bond
- James Bond in Casino Royale
- Men are usually represented differently from women but like women has changed to address changes in society
- It has been said men are facing a crisis of masculinity as men no longer have traditional roles to play in society
- The state of 'being a man' which can change as society changes and is then reflected in media texts
- A 'new man' has appeared with different representat-ions of masculinity
- Men who reject sexist attitudes and are not afraid to be more sensitive, caring and occasionally in domestic roles
- James Bond's representat-ion has changed to become more acceptable
- Men who reject sexist attitudes and are not afraid to be more sensitive, caring and occasionally in domestic roles
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