2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?

Shreya

Ethnic groups

The model I have used throughout my dance music magazine is white which can be conforming to the ethnic social group in dance music.

However, I did find through my STA’s that most models on house music magazines are usually black, but I thought I could differ from this convention as it can add to the unique look of my music magazine, this could be beneficial as the music magazine I have produced will appeal to a much wider audience.

Gender groups

In addition to ethnic groups, the majority of music magazines included male models which is why I, again, wanted to differ from the conventional house music magazine, and use a female model.

My music magazine represents the gender social group as I chose the unconventional way of using a woman throughout the construction of my magazine.

Age groups

Also, I found that the age groups that dance music magazines appealed to were usually young adults (15-18).

Music magazines usually use popular artists/upcoming artists who are usually younger as the face of the magazine issue as this brings more attention towards younger people and makes it much more relatable which is what I used during the production of my magazine.

This represents an age social group as more people this age will be likely to buy this magazine due to it being relatable.