Media Literacy, Bias & Representation

What is media literacy?

The ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and understand the messages, purposes, and potential bias in media content

What is bias in a media context?

A tendency to present information in a way that favours a particular perspective, rather than being neutral or balanced

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a news story?

A fact is a verifiable, objective piece of information; an opinion is a personal judgment or belief that may not be provable as true or false

What is stereotyping in media?

Presenting an oversimplified, generalized, and often inaccurate depiction of a group of people based on limited or biased assumptions

What does 'representation' mean in a media literacy context?

How different groups of people (based on factors like race, gender, ability, or culture) are portrayed or included in media content