Stuart Hall

Theory of representation

The idea that

representation is the
production of meaning
through language, with
language defined in its
broadest sense as a system
of signs

The concept of
misrepresentation
The idea that assumes that there is
stereotyping occurs a true or fixed
when there are meaning
excluded groups, that
are seen as different
The idea that
stereotypes, represent
people as having a few
Meaning depends simple characteristics or
on who controls the traits
means of
representation

Media language is used to create

representations. Stereotyping is often used to
assert power