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  LEARNING RESPONSE ASSESSMENT 2: Mr Halsey's feedback: 

  INTRODUCTION TO FEMINISM: Everyday Sexism Watch the Everyday Sexism TED talk from Laura Bates (linked above) and answer the following questions:  Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project? she has started the project due to wanting to raise awareness of the subject of men and women being objectified on a daily basis.  How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies? The concept of post-feminism is related to the concept of daily sexism since it first raises awareness while also offering those who may be affected a platform to share their experiences so that others may understand what they may be going through. I believe feminism is necessary in western nations because, according to recent data, women are underpaid compared to males, and because of a recent incident.  Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project? The accessibility of it being online gives people eno

  REPRESENTATION: Why is representation an important concept in Media Studies? Representation is extremely important in the media front in terms of what is presented by the actors and the actors that are presenting the media.   Television, films and digital media can influence how we see others, and how we see ourselves.  Accurate, authentic representation can break down barriers, open us to new ideas, create powerful role models, and even be a source of inspiration . How does the example of Kate Middleton show the way different meanings can be created in the media? This demonstrates how the media may use two distinct photographs to convey two meanings that Kate Middleton may not have intended at the moment. This may be how those who have negative opinions on the persona can influence how the media portrays people. Summarise the section 'The how, who and why of media representation' in 50 words. Media is created for a specific purpose that demonstrates the influence and represe