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http://bodminmediaalevel2019.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/editing.html Representation theory Homeland (episode 1) Trapped (episode 1) How the representations differ/similar to each other Bell Hooks: Intersectionality creates, a white supremacist capitalist patriarchy. (representations are sexist/rasist/homophobic/ classist/etc. to keep white males superior in society happy.) Racism Carrie has sex in the beginning with Mike. Aggressive sex with Jessica. Extremely racist storyline Dagny being naked, topless, having sex, and being set on fire. Hinrika is a powerful woman, never sexualized. Andri is emoutional, in love with Anges. Not racist but not much racial diversity.   Both have traditional gender roles. Dagny being used as a sex object and being a victim as dying. Carrie is a strong woman but is completely insane. Hinrika is strong and powerful and non-emotional but ...