Historical context - Being influenced or affected by something that has happened in the past e.g. 9/11, world wars, terror attacks etc.
Cultural context - Being influenced or affected by aspects of culture e.g. music, tv, films, clothing, religion etc.
Explain how contexts influence television programmes. Refer to Cuffs (10 marks)
In society today racism is still a problem within the world and media platforms such as social media and even some films or television programs. 'Cuffs' is an example of how different ethnicities are accepted and not an issue. Ryan is one of the main police officers who is an African descent and is treated no different to other characters who may be of a different ethnicity to him. Ryan is represented as a strong, powerful individual and usually the stereotype of an African is not always positive and they are often mistreated. The fact that 'Cuffs' is challenging this stereotype shows the pre-watershed audience that no matter the what race or ethnicity someone is, it doesn't change then and that stereotypes are a negative thing that aren't alway true.
Cuffs marks scheme answer
(Shoplifting/ rise in EU immigrants)
P: the influence of the rise in shoplifting crimes occurring in Brighton during the 2010s is represented as a social issue in television programmes such a ‘cuffs’.
E: this is evident when a female character, represented as a polish EU immigrant is caught shop lifting and later arrested by the Brighton police officers, Ryan and Jake.
E: this social issue highlights to a pre-watershed mainstream audience, the rising crime rate and further demonstrates the consequences of breaking the law.
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ReplyDeleteEssay question - 5/10 Band 2
Firstly, you need to make sure you are answering the question.
You waver slightly from the question and discuss how a pre-watershed audience might be influenced, but the question asks how a media text will be influenced. Make sure you read the question and answer exactly what is being asked.
Additionally, can you give an example of how Ryan is shown as a strong character?
Read over your question to make sure it makes sense, your opening sentence is missing some words at the end of it.
You have written that racism is still a problem in society today (correct), however you then say that 'Cuffs' is an example of how ethnicities are accepted. Again you are correct, but in order to answer the question you need to add in "'Cuffs' has been influenced by this problem in society and instead of showing it negatively tries to show it positively. It is an example of how different ethnicities are accepted and not an issue...."
This was a good first response to a 10 mark exam question. A few tweaks and more structure will help you massively and put you into the top band.
Miss C.