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Theories of media representation: OCR A‑Level Sociology questions

Every OCR A-Level Sociology exam question on Theories of media representation, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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150 questions

  1. Q12

    June 2025 · Paper 1 (Media)

    24 marksMedia representations of social groupsTheories of media representation
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  2. Q10

    June 2024 · Paper 1 (Media)

    12 marksTheories of media representation
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  3. Q11

    June 2023 · Paper 1 (Media)

    16 marksTheories of media representationMedia effects on audiences
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  4. Q11

    June 2022 · Paper 1 (Media)

    16 marksMedia representations of social groupsTheories of media representation
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  5. Q12

    November 2021 · Paper 1 (Media)

    24 marksTheories of media representation
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All 5 questions on Theories of media representation, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1 (Media), Q12 (24 marks): Assess the feminist view that the media is patriarchal.
  2. June 2024, Paper 1 (Media), Q10 (12 marks): Outline two features of the pluralist view of the role of the media. Illustrate with examples.
  3. June 2023, Paper 1 (Media), Q11 (16 marks): Explain and briefly evaluate the view that the media gives what the audience wants.
  4. June 2022, Paper 1 (Media), Q11 (16 marks): Explain and briefly evaluate the feminist view that representations of gender in the media disadvantage females.
  5. November 2021, Paper 1 (Media), Q12 (24 marks): Assess Marxist views on representations in the media.

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