Oh Comely: Representation blog tasks
1) How do representations in Oh Comely challenge stereotypes? Representations of Oh Comely challenge stereotypes because the model on the front cover can be seen as both masculine and feminine, therefore Oh Comely creates liminal space. Additionally, the way Oh Comely represents femininity can be see as an alternative representation because they subvert stereotypes that other magazines include. For example Oh Comely use a model which looks androgynous and is wearing sophisticated clothing, whereas a mainstream magazine such as ELLE and Vogue have pictures of women which are revealing and are wearing clothes which make them look semi-naked. 2) What representations of race, ethnicity and nationality can be found in the 'Speaking Out' feature? The representations of race, ethnicity and nationality can be found in the 'Speaking Out' feature are: Race: a positive representation, Oh Comley use a variety of women from a different background, many of these women h