media questions

Choose and respond to one of the questions below. Answer in essay form (not point-form). It is up to each student to interpret the question and respond to it accordingly.

• Questions: Choose ONE

(1) Using the course materials related to “Stereotypes, Othering & Controlling Images” explain the preferred meaning of the advertisement (Figure 1) below in terms of what it has to say about stereotypes. In Barthes’ terms, what are its meanings? Its underlying message? Be sure to explain the concepts and critical tools that you employ.

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(2) Using course materials related to “Income Inequality” and “Work & Workers” compare and explain how class stereotypes and income inequality are being depicted in these headlines (Figure 2 and Figure 3). Be sure to explain the concepts and critical tools that you employ.