2. How does your media product
represent particular social groups?
GENDER
When looking at all three pages, I think that it is fair to say that my issue
equally presents both genders. In reference to the appearance, it could
be said that the colour purple could be considered feminine but I would
argue that is an old gender stereotype. In regards to the models used in
the photos, a sense of masculinity is portrayed in the cover photo which
is in contrast with what I would declare a neutral coloured background. I
would say that the typography of the Contents page holds a sense of
elegance which is accompanied by the array of photos neatly collaged in
the background. In addition to this, with referral to the mis-en-sen of
the costumes, the mesh material is exposing of the female body which
can be an attractive perspective for both genders, regarding sexual
interest or perhaps fashion. Using a selection of models, invites an
audience of both genders. The textual features range from the classic
shades of black and white which remains impartial to any gender
preference which also supports my plan to target a large amount of the
population .
I think that the combination of images presenting a heterosexual
relationship on the double page spread, is encompassing the genders as
a whole. In evaluation, I like the fact that my magazine as a whole
embraces genders, broadening the possible social groups interested in
my product.
Throughout my music
magazine, almost all of
the stylistic features
represent a social group.
These representations
may include gender, age
and class.
3. How does your media product
represent particular social groups?
AGE
On first impressions, the more obvious attribute contributing to the
social group profile is initially suggested to be young people but in the
reading of the wide range of genres and artists on display, it will
hopefully attract a variation of ages. With the three pages that have
been displayed on the left hand side, it is apparent in the evaluation of
them that all of the photographs that I have taken incorporate youthful
models which is not ideal when your aim is to create a magazine in
attempt to attract an audience of diversity, however I had to use the
resources that were available to me. I hope that the range of genres on
offer will entice a variety of people, young and old.
With the attitude of my product remaining fairly neutral, this could be
appealing for a more mature reader with the lack of intensity or
eccentricity. Although, we could also argue that an audience of age
would prefer to see a more conventional, ordinary magazine in it’s
colour scheme, font styles and arrangement.
In summary, I would be inclined to say that the dominant age of
attraction would be of the younger age of the spectrum, however for
the reasons clarified, it has the potential to reach out to a broader
range.
Throughout my music
magazine, almost all of
the stylistic features
represent a social group.
These representations
may include gender, age
and class.
4. How does your media product
represent particular social groups?
SOCIAL CLASS
Regarding the social class status profile of the social group represented
in my magazine, I would argue that the prominent class status target is
leaning towards the middle to lower class.
With the young models wearing clothes of a trendy yet ordinary nature,
it is reassuring to not see an over zealous, flashy presentation of the
models. It is important to remember that these media texts supply role
models for the buyers, so in this case I think this media product does
symbolise people of the working class.
However, I would like to add that previously I have mentioned that the
connotations of the colour purple and how they can be closely related to
a sense of luxury. This could invite an audience of sophistication.
Maybe, in evaluation, this contrast contributes positively, capturing a
wide selection of the population – it was my overall intention to not
target a specific clientele. I think this proves that I have successfully
achieved my original goal of producing a product that will reach an large
audience, in this case, of many classes.
Throughout my music
magazine, almost all of
the stylistic features
represent a social group.
These representations
may include gender, age
and class.
5. How does your media product
represent particular social groups?
In summary of the evaluation of this question, the social group demonstrated in my
magazine narrows down to:
• In favour of both genders.
• In favour of the youngsters, but appealing for most ages.
• In favour of the working class with possibility of attracting the middle class.
