Class and Social Status in the Media: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which theoretical perspective maintains that media representations are influenced by the dominant ideology of society?

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Marxism

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Cultural Studies

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Functionalism

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Postmodernism

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common stereotype associated with working-class individuals in British media?

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Intellectual pursuits

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Lack of education

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Strong work ethic

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Poor communication skills

Question 3

Which of the following media genres is known for its exploration of class differences?

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Social realism

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Romantic comedy

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Action-adventure

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Science fiction

Question 4

What is the role of audience in the construction of media representations?

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Active interpretation of messages

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Passive acceptance of stereotypes

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Direct influence on content creation

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Minimal impact on media representations

Question 5

Which of the following examples illustrates the concept of 'hidden curriculum'?

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Unconscious biases in media messages

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Explicit depictions of class and social status

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Stereotypical portrayals of minority groups

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Educational materials that promote social equality

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a common stereotype associated with the upper class in British media?

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Progressive attitudes

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Wealth and privilege

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Conservative values

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Intellectualism

Question 7

Which media genre is renowned for its realistic and nuanced portrayals of working-class life in Britain?

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Social realism dramas

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Period dramas

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Reality TV

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Political thrillers

Question 8

How do the characteristics and expectations of the audience affect how social class and status are portrayed in the media?

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Media representations adapt to align with audience expectations and resonate with their beliefs.

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Media representations are consistent across all audiences, regardless of their demographics or expectations.

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Audiences have no influence on media representations, which are solely determined by the media industry.

Question 9

According to Pierre Bourdieu, which of the following is NOT a form of cultural capital?

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Physical appearance

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Formal education

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Inherited wealth

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Social connections

Question 10

Which media theorist emphasized the role of media as a gatekeeper, controlling the flow of information?

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Harold Lasswell

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Marshall McLuhan

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Stuart Hall

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Raymond Williams

Question 11

Which media text challenges traditional representations of class by portraying a realistic and relatable working-class community?

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This Country

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Downton Abbey

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The Great British Bake Off

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Peaky Blinders

Question 12

What is the main idea of David Gauntlett's theory of 'media literacy'?

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Audiences actively interpret and create meaning from media

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Audiences passively receive media messages

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Media has only negative effects on audiences

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Technology has made media production accessible to all

Question 13

How does media contribute to the maintenance of social inequality?

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By reinforcing stereotypes and justifying existing power structures

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By providing opportunities for social mobility and promoting diversity

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By accurately reflecting the realities of society without bias

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By educating audiences about the causes and effects of inequality

Question 14

What is the term used to describe psychological harm caused by negative stereotypes in media representations?

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Symbolic violence

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Physical violence

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Psychological abuse

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Emotional damage

Question 15

Which limitation of content analysis as a research method is related to understanding the meaning-making process of audiences?

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It cannot capture the meaning-making process of audiences

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It is time-consuming and expensive

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It only provides quantitative data

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It is not suitable for studying all types of media

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a common stereotype associated with the working class in media representations?

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Intelligent

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Strong work ethic

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Manual labor

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Lack of education

Question 17

The concept of 'symbolic annihilation' refers to:

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The absence of certain groups from media representations

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The overrepresentation of certain groups in media representations

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The way in which media representations reinforce existing social hierarchies

Question 18

The idea that media representations of social class can influence our perceptions of reality is known as:

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Cultivation Theory

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Uses and Gratifications Theory

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Agenda Setting Theory

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Priming Theory

Question 19

Which of the following is a criticism of the way social class is represented in media?

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It often perpetuates stereotypes and reinforces existing social inequalities

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It provides a realistic and accurate reflection of society

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It challenges traditional notions of social class

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of how social class can be represented through language in media?

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Using specific dialects or accents associated with different social classes

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Using specific clothing or accessories to indicate social class

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Using body language to convey social status

Question 21

The concept of 'social realism' in media refers to:

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Representations that aim to reflect the everyday lives and experiences of working-class people

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Representations that focus on the glamorous and wealthy aspects of society

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Representations that use fantasy or science fiction elements to escape from reality