Positive representations of teenagers

Overall the representation of youths in the media is negative. However there are many forms of media that go against this. For example:
FAST GIRLS- film.

This is a film that portrays youths in a positive way. This is because girls are seen competing in the Olympics and being successful as opposed to hanging around on the streets, getting drunk, and the involvement in criminal activity. This therefore shows a different side to the teenagers and rejects the view that other media forms try to make teenagers seem violent and aggressive as a 'collective identity'.  This goes against Adorno's idea that different platforms represent people in the same way.







ARTICAL

https://www.theguardian.com/society/joepublic/2009/dec/15/youth-media-summit - 'dispel the image of dangerous hoodies'

This article is about teenagers wanting a better future, which goes against Althusser's idea that teenagers accept the stereotype they have given as these teenagers are trying to change that. Even though it is a right wig article it show a positive view on youths. Both forms are examples of Giroux idea of that the media representation of youths does not reflect the reality of identity, as most forms put forward a negative representation.