9th June Introduction to media representation lo- to explore the concept of representation and stereotypes representation - the media offers the audience an interpretation of the world, it is a RE PRESENATATION of the events, people and places sterotypical - a stereotype is a generalised representation of a person, place or thing. They are limited and often offensive or used for comedy stereotype expectations nanny- a elderly woman who loves to knit and very thick glasses nurse- a woman with scrubs on teenager- always saying whatever doesn't care lazy moody reckless always think they know best astronaut- man, white, rich football player- male, musclier, sporty, short tempered, popular, young opera fan- posh, rich, sooty teacher- glasses, woman, professional, well dressed tatto lover- cool, interesting this advert challenges stereotypes with: men can be nurses someone that surfs can be a nurse nurses can do work and still have hobbies like music mix