Media Representation

noun a person who adheres strictly to a set of fundamental principles or beliefs

adjective relating to or advocating the strict adherence to a set of fundamental principles or beliefs

• The fundamentalist group strictly adheres to their religious beliefs.
• My neighbor is a fundamentalist and always talks about his beliefs.
• I can't stand those fundamentalist fanatics who try to push their views on everyone.
• She approached her work with the zeal of a fundamentalist, never wavering in her dedication.

noun a regional accent is a way of speaking a language that is characteristic of a particular region or group of people

• The linguist studied the variations in pronunciation caused by regional accents.
• I can tell where someone is from based on their regional accent.
• Her regional accent is so thick, it's hard to understand her sometimes.
• His regional accent was like a melody that reminded me of home.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• The study aimed to investigate the impact of stereotyped gender roles on career advancement.
• It's frustrating to be stereotyped based on my appearance.
• Don't judge a book by its cover, stereotypes are often misleading.
• She broke free from the stereotyped image society had placed upon her.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unflattering' describes something that is not complimentary or attractive.

• The unflattering report highlighted several areas for improvement in the company's operations.
• I didn't appreciate the unflattering comments she made about my outfit.
• That picture is so unflattering, delete it!
• His unflattering behavior painted a negative image of him in the eyes of his colleagues.

noun a term used to describe media that exploits the poor and impoverished for the entertainment of wealthier audiences

• The documentary was criticized for its use of poverty porn to evoke emotions from the audience.
• I can't believe they're making another poverty porn movie about that neighborhood.
• I'm so over all these poverty porn shows exploiting people's struggles for ratings.
• Using poverty porn to sell magazines is just a cheap way to grab attention.

noun the action of exploiting teenagers for commercial gain or entertainment purposes

• The film industry has been criticized for its use of teensploitation in movies targeting young audiences.
• I heard that new movie is just another teensploitation flick trying to cash in on teenage viewers.
• I can't stand those cheesy teensploitation films that are all about exploiting young people.
• Using teensploitation tactics to sell products to teenagers is like preying on their vulnerabilities.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done

• Stereotypically, women are expected to be the primary caregivers in most societies.
• Stereotypically, guys are supposed to be the ones who fix things around the house.
• Stereotypically, blondes are seen as not very smart.
• Stereotypically, cats are known for being independent and aloof animals.

noun a fear or hatred of Germany, its people, or its culture

• Germanophobia is a term used to describe an irrational fear or hatred of Germans.
• Some people may have Germanophobia due to negative stereotypes or past experiences.
• I don't get why some people have Germanophobia, it's just not right.
• His Germanophobia was so intense that he refused to even try German food.

adjective A term used to describe someone who has a fear or hatred of America or American culture.

• The politician was accused of being Ameriphobic due to his discriminatory remarks against American citizens.
• I don't want to watch that show, it's just Ameriphobic propaganda.
• She's so Ameriphobic, she can't even stand hearing the national anthem.
• His Ameriphobic attitude towards American culture is hindering his ability to fully integrate into society.

noun a term used to describe the act of altering or erasing the LGBTQ+ content of a book, film, or other media to make it appear heterosexual

• The practice of straightwashing in media involves altering the sexual orientation of a character to appeal to a wider audience.
• I heard they are straightwashing the main character in the movie adaptation.
• They're totally straightwashing that show to make it more marketable.
• Some people argue that straightwashing history erases the true experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.

noun a person or thing of small size or importance

adjective small in size or stature

• The little guy in the office always goes above and beyond in his work.
• I always root for the little guy in any competition.
• Don't worry, the little guy will always have your back.
• In the world of politics, it's important to remember the little guy and their needs.

noun a slang term for erotic literature or media that is targeted towards middle-aged women, typically involving romantic or sexual content

• The term 'mummy porn' is often used to describe erotic literature targeted towards middle-aged women.
• Have you heard of that new mummy porn book that everyone's talking about?
• I can't believe my mom is into mummy porn, it's so embarrassing!
• Some people consider romance novels to be a form of mummy porn, providing a fantasy escape for readers.

noun a person who is married to a jihadi fighter or member of a militant group

• The government is working on strategies to repatriate jihadi brides who want to return to their home countries.
• Did you hear about that jihadi bride who was captured by authorities in Syria?
• I can't believe she ran off to join ISIS as a jihadi bride.
• Becoming a jihadi bride to extremist ideologies is like willingly entering a prison of hate and violence.