Critical PerspectivesOnline version Matching critical perspectives to definitions by Gavin Hood 1 Group 1 2 Group 2 3 Group 3 4 Group 4 5 Group 5 6 Group 6 7 Group 7 8 group 8 9 Group 9 10 Group 10 Narrative share a basic structure, moving from one equilibrium to another Todorov Genre theory: Repetition & Difference Steve Neale Structuralist theory: meaning is dependent on binary oppositions Levi-Strauss Postmodernism: boundaries between the 'real' world and the media world have collapsed Jean Baudrillard Representation theory: Stereotyping reduces people to a few simple characteristics and occurs when there are inequalities of power. Stuart Hall Theories of Identity: The media provides us with the tools we need to construct our own identities. David Gauntlett Feminist Theory: Feminism is the struggle to end patriarchal oppression. Western media considers white or pale skinned women to be more desirable bell hooks Feminist Theory: The display of women's bodies it a core element of western patriarchal culture. Media can contribute to social change by representing women in non-traditional, non-sexist roles Liesbet Van Zoonen Ethnicity & Postcolonial Theory: The idea that civilisation constructs racial hierarchies and sets up binary oppositions based on notions of 'otherness'. Colonial discourses continue to inform contemporary attitudes Paul Gilroy People are not born predisposed to behave in a male or female way. They behave in that way to fit in with society (Gender Performativity) Judith Butler
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