Friday, 16 March 2012

Evaluation Q2 - Does your media product represent a particular social group?

I have chosen to compare this image of Jay-Z from XVibe magazine with the front cover of my magazine to explain how my magazine represents a particular social group.


Whilst the poses that Jay-Z and D-MONEY are striking are different, they both suggest confidence. Both of their facial expressions are neutral, however it is their body language which suggests confidence. Both men are wearing relatively plain clothes, with the accessories being the main expensive features of their dress. D-MONEY is wearing FCUK shades, Dre Beats and a Rolex watch, and Jay-Z is wearing a solid gold chain, a Rolex and a personalised NewEra hat. Their hairstyles are similar, and they are the same ethnicity which helps to connote the idea of D-MONEY being an R&B star. Overall I believe that my image does not represent a normal teenage appearance, as I do not believe that average teenager would dress with such expensive accessories. However in terms of the representation of an R&B superstar, I believe that the representation is quite similar. This confidence from D-MONEY helps to promote the magazine, with fans identifying with his personal self-confidence as a performer which will endear him to them.

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