Representations of Old People/Pensioners that are common in western media:
-That they are incapable and can't live without help e.g the image of an old woman needing help crossing the road or younger people helping them to live at retirement homes
-That they are weak/disabled e.g it is common to see pictures of old people in wheelchairs, mobility scooter or with walking sticks
- That they are victimized against by younger people in society e.g you often see pictures or read news about old people that have been robbed, hurt, etc. by younger people in society
-That they are respected e.g when events such as remembrance day happen we often see pictures of old people that represent them as proud and something to look up to
Some excellent examples of how the older generation is represented within the media. Your team put a lot of thought into these key elements and I think you hit the nail on the head really. Good work.
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