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Representations in media

Representations in Media

There are various forms of representations in the media. The majority of these can be viewed as stereotypical, offensive or biased. The reason for this is the difference in cultures and the way people see certain images. There are also various platforms that these can be seen on print media, for example newspapers and magazines, or moving images, like movies and TV shows. Many platforms have their own websites that they can be viewed on, newspaper websites like 'The Guardian' and video websites like 'YouTube'.
'YouTube' is one of the biggest video platforms, that holds millions of videos, of all genres. This offers a larger variety, which has made youtube so popular, pushing its brand recognition further, making everyone aware of the website. 

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