Which of the following age ranges is most likely to be represented as a grumpy, hard-of-hearing stereotype?
Teenagers
Toddlers
Pensioners
What type of TV media text is more likely to feature a negative representation of young people?
A talent show
A charity programme
A story on the news
Vicky Pollard in Little Britain is a…
Parody of how the media represent young people
Celebration of how the media represent young people
Condemnation of how the media represent young people
Positive representations of young people in the media are rare because…
Media producers are too old and out of touch
Positive representations aren’t as dramatic or entertaining
Young people only care about themselves
Which of these is an example of ageing being presented negatively in the media?
An advert depicting pensioners feeling lonely
An advert for exercise clubs for the over-60s
An advert for part time courses for pensioners
How did the film RED represent old people in a positive light?
It showed them being angry and frustrated
It showed them being mean and moody
It showed them being energetic and active