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This term refers to the portrayal of women in media that emphasizes their sexuality and objectifies them.
What is the "male gaze"?
This Marxist concept suggests that media serves to distract the working class from their exploitation and the realities of their economic situation.
What is "alienation"?
This term refers to the examination of how literature and media portray the relationship between humans and the natural environment.
What is "eco-criticism"?
In psychoanalytic criticism, this concept refers to the interpretation of dreams and symbols found in media texts.
What is "dream analysis"?
This term describes the critical examination of how media representations challenge or reinforce norms around gender and sexuality.
What is "queer theory"?
This term refers to the representation of women in media that often emphasizes traditional gender roles and stereotypes.
What is "gender stereotyping"?
In Marxist media theory, this concept refers to the way media can create a distorted perception of reality for the working class.
What is "false consciousness"
This movement advocates for the recognition of the rights of nature and the need for sustainable practices in media representation.
What is "eco-activism"?
In psychoanalytic theory, this concept describes the conflict between the id, ego, and superego as portrayed in media narratives
What is "psychological conflict"?
This influential theorist is known for their work on the intersection of queer theory and cultural studies, particularly in analyzing media texts.
What is "cultural studies"?
This term describes the practice of analyzing media content to uncover underlying gender biases and inequalities.
What is "feminist critique"?
This term describes how media can promote and reinforce the values of the ruling class while marginalizing the working class.
What is "cultural hegemony"?
This term describes narratives that highlight the negative impacts of industrialization and consumerism on the environment.
What is "environmental degradation"?
This term is used to analyze how media can reflect societal anxieties and neuroses through character development and plot.
What is "cultural anxiety"?
In queer theory, this concept refers to the exploration of non-binary identities and the rejection of traditional gender binaries.
What is "gender nonconformity"?
This 1970s feminist movement focused on issues like reproductive rights and workplace equality, influencing media representation.
What is second-wave feminism?
According to Marxist theory, this is the process by which media representations can obscure the true nature of social inequalities.
What is "reification"?
In eco-criticism, this concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings and the importance of biodiversity.
What is "ecocentrism"?
This term refers to the unconscious desires and fears that influence characters' behaviors in films and literature.
What is "the unconscious"?
In queer theory, this concept refers to the fluidity of gender and sexual identities, opposing fixed categories.
What is "gender performativity"?
This feminist media theorist is known for her work on the concept of "intersectionality," highlighting how different identities intersect.
Who is Kimberlé Crenshaw?
This term is used to describe the media's role in shaping public perception and maintaining the status quo in a capitalist society.
What is "ideological state apparatus"?
Eco-critics often analyze this type of media for its portrayal of nature as a mere backdrop for human action rather than a vital entity.
What is "anthropocentrism"?
This influential psychoanalyst's theories on sexuality and repression have significantly impacted the way media is analyzed for hidden meanings.
Who is "Sigmund Freud"?
This term is often used to analyze how heteronormativity is depicted in films and literature, reinforcing traditional gender roles.
What is "heteronormativity"?