This document discusses three aspects of representation in media: numerical representation which refers to a group's presence or absence on screen and their proportion relative to the whole; quality of representation which refers to the kinds of roles groups have, both in front of and behind the camera; and centrality of representation which refers to whether a group is represented in the core or fringes of institutions like talent agencies.

1. POL 375 / SOC 400
Fall 2018

4.  Numerical Representation
 Presence or absence on screen on behind-the-scenes
 Proportion of group In occupation relative to whole
 Quality of Representation
 Kinds of roles that groups have
 Front of Camera (Actors): Multi-Faceted Roles
 Behind-the-Scenes (Directors, Producers): Range of Genres
 Centrality of Representation
 Representation in core or fringes of institutions
 Example: Membership inTalent Agency