The Voice Representation

Question 1

The voice positions black audiences as the norm rather than what?

Answer 1

It positions them as the norm rather than the other.

Question 2

The voice actively challenges what views?

Answer 2

They challenge dominant, negative media representations of black people in mainstream media.

Question 3

Representations are dynamic and constantly what?

Answer 3

Evolving.

Question 4

Stuart Hall link: The voice offers a counter representation to what?

Answer 4

to the dominant ideologies identified by Hall.

Question 5

how are black individuals frequently presented in the voice?

Answer 5

they are presented as professionals and community leaders.

Question 6

what does Gilroy argue about ethnic identities?

Answer 6

that they are not fixed and shaped by history, culture and diaspora.

Question 7

the voice represents black identity as what?

Answer 7

dynamic and culturally rich.

Question 8

bell hooks argues that media representations often marginalise black people through what?

Answer 8

through absence, stereotyping and misrepresentation.

Question 9

The Voice enables black voices to do what in terms of representation?

Answer 9

to represent themselves rather than being spoken for.