Lesson 01B3.1.3
01B3.1.3 Theoretical views of media representations Quiz: OCR Sociology, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Which sociological perspective argues that media representations reflect the dominant ideology of ruling elites?
- Pluralism
- Feminism
- Postmodernism
- Marxism
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What do pluralists argue that media representations are primarily driven by?
- Consumer demand
- Patriarchal values
- State censorship
- Ruling class control
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Which theoretical view suggests that media representations are hyper-real and no longer reflect true reality?
- Functionalism
- Marxism
- Postmodernism
- Symbolic interactionism
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What term describes the media framing of youth as a threat to social order and British values?
- Tokenistic representation
- Symbolic annihilation
- Cultural hegemony
- Moral panic
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Who coined the concept of cultural hegemony to explain how ruling-class ideology is normalised in media?
- Antonio Gramsci
- Max Weber
- Emile Durkheim
- Karl Marx
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What concept refers to the complete omission or trivialisation of certain social groups in media content?
- Cultural imperialism
- Moral panic
- Symbolic annihilation
- Agenda setting
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Which sociological approach examines how media language and signs construct specific meanings about social groups?
- Demography
- Semiology
- Epidemiology
- Ethnography
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Applying media theory, how do pluralists view the representation of ethnic minorities over recent decades?
- Improving responsiveness
- Deliberate marginalisation
- Patriarchal suppression
- Total annihilation
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A tabloid constantly links immigration to rising crime rates. Which Marxist concept best explains this representation?
- Audience freedom
- Hyper-reality
- Ideological control
- Pluralist choice
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How might a radical feminist interpret beauty advertisements aimed at young women in magazines?
- Accurate reflection
- Hyper-real simulation
- Patriarchal oppression
- Consumer empowerment
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If a media producer includes token disabled characters to appear inclusive without deep narrative roles, what is this called?
- Agenda setting
- Cultural hegemony
- Tokenism
- Hyper-reality
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Which group does media representation stereotypically frame as grumpy, vulnerable, and a drain on NHS resources?
- Working-class mothers
- Teenagers
- Middle-aged men
- The elderly
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What view do critical criminologists take of media representations of working-class criminality?
- Empowering youth
- Scapegoating poverty
- Reflecting demand
- Objective reporting
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A modern streaming platform offers endless diverse niche shows. Which theory celebrates this as consumer freedom?
- Radical feminism
- Traditional Marxism
- Postmodernism
- Functionalism
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How do Marxist feminists explain the dual representation of women as sexual objects and domestic carers?
- Hyper-real play
- Accurate demographics
- Capitalist patriarchy
- Consumer sovereignty
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Which media theory argues that representations establish the boundaries of acceptable public debate and thought?
- Hypodermic syringe
- Agenda setting
- Uses and gratifications
- Two-step flow
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What sociological critique is often levelled against the pluralist view of media representations?
- Ignoring media ownership
- Ignoring consumer choice
- Rejecting capitalism
- Overestimating audience power
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According to postmodernists, what has happened to traditional boundaries in media representation?
- Censorship has increased
- Audience passivity grew
- Boundaries have dissolved
- Truth has triumphed
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Which theoretical framework specifically links media representations of ethnicity to the legacy of British imperialism?
- Functionalism
- Liberal feminism
- Interactionism
- Post-colonialism
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Which sociological perspective views media representations as instruments of ideological control used by the bourgeoisie?
- Pluralism
- Postmodernism
- Marxism
- Feminism
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