Cuffs representation exam Q1
Analyse how representation is used in the episode to create meaning for a mainstream pre-watershed audience. (5 marks)
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One of the characters, Jake, is represented as a white homosexual male police officer. This is seen through Jake’s quote directed at Ryan “i’m gay” which evidently portrays his homosexuality. He challenges the stereotype as he is joining the police force which is typically seen as a tough, manly job. This creates meaning for a mainstream pre-watershed audience because homosexuality is accepted in the modern day, this is emphasised when Jake tell Ryan “i’m gay” and there is no reaction from Ryan. It also creates meaning because it is on at 8 o clock which means all audiences are accepted and young children will be affected by this. young children will accept this message because they would grow up with it and it will soon become natural for them.
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Your response is quite 'clunky', you need to make it clearer and concise.
For example, your third sentence should read - "Jake's character challenges this stereotype as he..."
Look at your last point - why would young children been affected? Do they accept the message?
Go through your response and focus on your phrasing.
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