Applying theorists to LFTV drama
Theories of representation - Hall Can be applied to any media product, including LFTV drama Draws attention to the role of power in representations - both the general distribution of power in society and the power of the television industry- but the power of the audience to decode representations in different ways. Tends not to explain LFTV dramas as a whole but can apply to specific parts. EG - Stranger Things: - Social Groups of mostly Caucasian, patriarchal and heteronormative society. - Create the representation of a normal traditional suburban town. - A preferred reading is created by the producers by using stereotypes to try and fix their meanings. E.G in the single mother as being harassed and leaving a vulnerable child but the audience may view this another way. D83 Germans didn't really agree with the preferred meaning of the series as they were just getting over the cold war. Theories of identity - Gauntlet Media reps off adverse range and contradictory messages ab...