TV Unit

The Representation Of Women & Cyborgs

What is a cyborg?

a fictional or hypothetical person whose physical abilities are extended beyond usual human limitations by mechanical elements built into the body.

What is representation?

the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way by the producer of the media product

For what function?

Producers use representation to manipulate the audience into believing their ideology.

What roles do women/female synths adopt in Humans episode 1?

• Housewives
• Sexual objects
• Subversive (actual human women e.g Laura)
• Slaves
• Prostitution 
• Doll (with the little girl, wanting her to be pretty)
• Mother (Annita & Laura but she is routinely absent)
• Caregiver
• Maid
• Friend
• Son/daughter
• Rebel

Textual analysis - The brothel scene/closing montage

What representations of gender is encoded in these scenes? 

• Preferred reading - uncomfortable 
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