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