a. What a representation is?
Hall argued that the original subject has no fixed meaning, and that the media gives meaning to events/people/groups after the occurrence.
b. Meaning
c. What a stereotype is?
When a representation is repeated is repeated enough in the media, it becomes a stereotype. Stereotype occur in the media due to a lack of diversity in the writing room / production.
d. Why are stereotypes used?
Producer or film maker uses stereotypes in order for the audience to recognize the show more and it makes the audiences to easily conforms or understand.
e. What social groups are represented in this media?
This social groups include gender, age groups, social classes, religion,
a) Two social groups that are stereotyped in Indonesian media (one positive, one negative)
Papuan ethnicity
b) How are they represented (-)
Some media portrays Papuan people as uneducated people and are likely to commit crimes. Moreover,
the media represents that they lack of resources and also knowledge.
c) How are they represented (+)
However, in In some circles, there is a sense of solidarity with the Papuan people. Activists, academics, and individuals who advocate for the rights and welfare of Papuans often highlight the need for inclusivity and fair treatment.
d) What is the reason for this?
The reason for this is that
e) How does the audience receive this message?
f) Example from media text (image, etc)
