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Go to our Media Factsheet archive on the Media Shared drive and open Factsheet 170: Gilroy – Ethnicity and Postcolonial Theory. Our Media Factsheet archive is on the Media Shared drive: M:\Resources\A Level\Media Factsheets Read the Factsheet and complete the following questions/tasks: 1) How does Gilroy suggest racial identities are constructed? --> Gilroy argues that racial identities are historically constructed. Furthermore, he says that it is formed by colonisation, slavery, nationalist philosophies and consumer capitalism. Gilroy quotes "Race is not the eternal cause of racism but it complex, unstable product. I should probably emphasise at this point that neither race nor racism are exclusive historical property of the minorities who are their primary victims" 2) What does Gilroy suggest regarding the causes and history of racism? --> Gilroy says that racism is not caused by the clash of two or more races and is not a natural phenomenon. Gilroy claims tha

Jah9: “I Didn’t Plan To Be An Artist" http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/jah9-%E2%80%9Ci-didn%E2%80%99t-plan-be-artist Summarise  the story in your own words: is this is an example of  hard news  or  soft news? --> This story is about a Jamaican artist whose gain viewers and support very quickly and has gain herself a huge following. Furthermore, she carries on saying that she is surprised by the amount of support and following she is getting. She claims her music is poetry and she only sings what she feels is important to her. This is an example of soft news because it not political based and is more here for entertainment because it is about music. Explain how or why this story  appeals to an audience  (use media terminology and theory here). --> This audience appeals you can apply to this is Blumler and Katz uses and gratifications theory. Surveillance is part you link to this story because it provide information on how she is taking is immediate

What Huda Beauty's The New Nude Eyeshadow Palette Looks Like on 24 Different Skin Tones https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-huda-beautys-the-new-nude-eyeshadow-palette-looks-like-on-24-different-skin-tones?verso=tr ue Summarise the story in your own words: is this is an example of hard news or soft news? --> This story is about Huda Beauty's new nude palette she just let out which cost $65 and they show how it is on different complections of skin. This shows the diversity of the brand and how they are representing every skin colour. This is an example of soft new because it has nothing to do wiht cureent affairs. This story is more for entertainment purposes. The news value you could say that links to this is  Explain how or why this story appeals to an audience (use media terminology and theory here). --> The audience appeal that can be applied is Surveillance from Blumler and Katz uses and gratifications theory. This is because it provides info

Dalton Harris Win Improves X-Factor Ratings http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/dalton-harris-win-improves-x-factor-ratings Summarise the story in your own words: is this is an example of hard news or soft news? --> This is story is about the 2018 X-Factor winner Dalton Harris. He went against a  Anthony Russell and Scarlett Lee and won by over 5.2 million voters. This is an example of soft news as it is promoting information on an upcoming artist within the music industry and his developing success  Explain how or why this story appeals to an audience (use media terminology and theory here). --> The audience appeal that can be applied to this story is Blumler and Katz uses and gratification theory. Surveillance is one of them because it provides information about the winner of x factor and what will happen to his career from now on wards. You could also say personal identity because it can inspire people to work hard for they're dreams. Comment on

Every Single Look from the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/2018-victorias-secret-fashion-show-every-look Summarise  the story in your own words: is this is an example of  hard news  or  soft news? --> This story is about a the new line Victoria secret have let out. Each line represents the different seasons. There Christmas line and it helps people who want to change up there style. This is an example of soft news because this is a form of entertainment and it has nothing to do with current affairs.  Explain how or why this story  appeals to an audience  (use media terminology and theory here). --> The audience appeal that can be applied is Surveillance from Blumler and Katz uses and gratifications theory. This is because it provides information about how Victoria secret have updated their line. Furthermore, it also gives a sense of personal identity because they have  Comment  on the story: to what extent does i

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