Gender, Race, and Class in Media Final Flashcards

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What is intersectionality?

An analytic framework for assessing how factors such as race, gender, and class interact to shape individual life chances and societal patterns of stratification.

What is cultural capital?

The symbolic and interactional resources that people use to their advantage in various situations.

Define hegemony.

The domination of one state or group over its allies.

What does ideology refer to?

Thoughts and values of the hegemony. Signup and view all the answers

How does advertising and pop culture contribute to societal perceptions?

By perpetuating stereotypes and guiding towards ideologies and the hegemony. Signup and view all the answers

What impact does media have on public perceptions of crime?

It distorts the amount of crime, making it seem more prevalent than it actually is. Signup and view all the answers

What is colorblindness in the context of race?

The belief that we don't see the difference between racial groups. Signup and view all the answers

Define textual analysis.

A research method that describes and interprets the characteristics of any text with a critical eye. Signup and view all the answers

What does media platform refer to?

The range of different ways of communicating with an audience. Signup and view all the answers

What is media literacy?

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. Signup and view all the answers

What are oppositional, negotiated, and preferred meanings?

Three ways to interact with text. Signup and view all the answers

Define agency in a social context.

The potential power of individuals and groups to contest cultural norms. Signup and view all the answers

What is capitalism?

An economic system based on private ownership of capital. Signup and view all the answers

What does discourse refer to?

Verbal expression or exchange, such as conversation. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by hegemonic?

Ruling or dominant in a political or social context. Signup and view all the answers

What does counterhegemonic mean?

Against dominant forms of power. Signup and view all the answers

Define patriarchal.

Relating to a society in which men hold the greatest legal and moral authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is a public sphere?

A place where society discusses the issues that affect everyone. Signup and view all the answers

What does encode mean in media?

Understanding the meaning. Signup and view all the answers

Define homophobia.

Fear and hatred of homosexuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is misogyny?

Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. Signup and view all the answers

What is culture jamming?

The act of turning media against themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What does intertextuality refer to?

When one media text refers to a different type of media. Signup and view all the answers

Define consumer culture.

A culture in which personal worth and identity reside in the products people surround themselves with. Signup and view all the answers

What does commodify mean?

To turn something into an object of monetary value, intended for exchange. Signup and view all the answers

What does postfeminist refer to?

The idea that women have already reached equality. Signup and view all the answers

Define postracial.

A society that has moved beyond race. Signup and view all the answers

What is representation in media?

A person or group acting on behalf of another or the same person or group. Signup and view all the answers

What does heteronormative mean?

Denoting or relating to a worldview that promotes heterosexuality as the normal sexual orientation. Signup and view all the answers

Define postmodernism.

A condition characterized by questioning the notion of progress and history. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms and Definitions

Intersectionality: An analytical framework examining how race, gender, and class collectively influence individual opportunities and societal stratification.
Cultural Capital: The symbolic resources individuals use to navigate and assert agency in various social contexts.
Hegemony: The dominance of one group over others, influencing ideology and cultural norms.
Ideology: A system of thoughts and values propagated by the dominant group or hegemony in society.
Advertising and Pop Culture: Mechanisms that perpetuate stereotypes and consumerism while reinforcing dominant ideologies.
Media and Crime: Media portrayal distorts perceptions of crime prevalence, focusing disproportionately on violent crime and shaping societal attitudes towards it.
Colorblindness: The belief that differences between racial groups are inconsequential, often ignoring systemic inequalities.
Textual Analysis: A critical research method examining and interpreting text characteristics, involving both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Media Platform: Various communication avenues including newspapers, television, and the internet.
Media Literacy: The capacity to access, analyze, evaluate, and create diverse media forms.
Oppositional, Negotiated, and Preferred Meanings: Three approaches to interpreting texts, reflecting different levels of engagement with content.
Agency: The capacity of individuals or groups to challenge and change cultural norms and power structures.
Capitalism: An economic system centered on private ownership and profit-driven industry.
Discourse: The communication and conversation surrounding societal issues, such as femininity and sexuality.
Hegemonic: Dominant ideas or practices accepted willingly by those they affect.
Counterhegemonic: Actions or ideas that challenge established power structures.
Patriarchal: Describing societies where men maintain the majority of authority and control.
Public Sphere: A communal space for public discussion on issues of widespread concern.
Encode: The process of interpreting and deriving meaning from a text.
Homophobia: An emotional response characterized by fear and hatred towards homosexual individuals.
Misogyny: A deep-seated prejudice or disdain toward women.
Culture Jamming: A form of protest that critiques and subverts mass media messages to raise awareness of underlying societal issues.
Intertextuality: The reference or relationship between different media texts, enhancing understanding of cultural narratives.
Consumer Culture: A societal framework where identity is closely tied to consumption of goods and services.
Commodify: The process of transforming items or concepts into marketable goods.
Postfeminist: The notion that gender equality has been achieved, potentially undermining ongoing feminist struggles.
Postracial: A theoretical society where race no longer affects individuals' resources or opportunities.
Representation: Acting on behalf of others, particularly regarding race, gender, and social groups.
Heteronormative: A worldview that positions heterosexuality as the default or preferred sexual orientation.
Postmodernism: A cultural condition marked by a skepticism of progress, diverse identities, and a critical engagement with media and narratives.

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This quiz focuses on key concepts like intersectionality and cultural capital as they relate to gender, race, and class in media. Use these flashcards to test your understanding of how these factors interact and influence societal stratification. Ideal for final exam preparation in media studies.