Sociology G673 power and control Media representations of Age Info on reps of age 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? SociologyMass MediaA2/A-level Created by: Becky MillwardCreated on: 14-06-11 19:24 Teenagers in 50's 1 of 10 Innocent Natural Friendly Not really rebelious Well groomed/clean Cute Calm Positive image 2 of 10 Teenagers today 3 of 10 Vicious Unapproachable Rough Reckless Negative image Rude Violent Rebelious Hoodies Yobs Horny Foul language Drunk 4 of 10 Osgerby (2002) 5 of 10 Shifts of media representation of youth Recurring theme of 'youth as trouble' Reflect wider cultural developments From 50's and 60's-Post war mood-Hope and prosperity To 70's and 80's-Lawlessness and social breakdown Not simply way youth are represented, rather a reflection of reality 6 of 10 Old age 7 of 10 Vunerable Positive representations Dependent Helpless (immobile) Victims Fragile Wise Negative toward youths Old people's benefits (E.g. Free transport) Slow Caring Shift from 'grumpy old men' towards more varied image 8 of 10 Briggs (1993) 9 of 10 Trends in representation of aging: Older people appearing in soap operas Negative portrayals of old age in situations More active new old people, participate in leisure activities and society. 10 of 10
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