Contemporary Representation of British Youth

Dick Hebdige said that British Youth are portrayed as either:

"Troublesome youth"

The political representation of youth as posing a threat to society and the status quo. Youth are seen as dangerous and subversive of society's moral values.

"Fun-loving youth"

The commercial representation of youth as going through a rites-of passage style period in their life during which they may behave differently but don't threaten society. They have a need to belong which can be exploited by society for commercial reasons.

"Media Portral of Young People - Impact and Influences"

To view the whole research document that was published by National Child's Bureau, CLICK HERE

Below I have added a screen shot from the document explaining the purpose of this research project. 

I found this very interesting because it is saying that the only people that represent young people in the media is other peoples perception of them. Young people themselves don't represent themselves. So obviously the media is going to pick out all of the bad points of young people because thats what will sell with the audience whereas picking out the good things young people do that won't sell newspaper as much as a bad representation will. I think this is very shocking that Americans think that all young people are 'casually picking up fights, having sex and keeping the emergency services fully occupied' because most young people aren't doing that in fact they are doing the opposite and keeping their head down wanting to do well in life. Especially people from a bad background and they want to turn their lives around. 

Collective Identity - Past Questions

Below I have added screenshots of past exam paper questions. By looking at this, this has reassured me that I will know roughly what the question will ask me to do. This has meant that I can be well prepared for this media exam. I am happy that I now know what roughly will be in the exam. 

All of these questions are similar to each other. This has meant I can do some practise exam questions, so that I am better prepared for the real thing.