Textual Analysis and Representation 

(The 7 key areas of representation) 

You need to understand how the technical elements (in the last post) create specific representations of individuals, groups, events or places and help to articulate specific messages and values that have social significance. 

Particular areas of representation that may be chosen are: 

Gender 

Age 

Ethnicity 

Sexuality 

Class and Status 

Physical ability/disability 

Regional identity