The typefaces Suggests a more modern feel to the magazine. It gives it a very creative and alternative vibe to the entire magazine, this is reinforced by the border around it which makes it seem more like a piece of art and as if it's in a gallery.
2) The words under the title introduce the content and topics addressed. What do these suggest about the potential audience of Oh Comely?
2) The words under the title introduce the content and topics addressed. What do these suggest about the potential audience of Oh Comely?
An alternative and creative viewership which indulges in main creative hobbies for a wider amount of people to enjoy .
3) How do the cover lines use narrative to create enigma? What do the cover lines suggest about the magazine's content and audience?
3) How do the cover lines use narrative to create enigma? What do the cover lines suggest about the magazine's content and audience?
It suggests an alternative and creative idea of the content and the audience, with an emphasis on empowering women.
4) Write an analysis of the central image.
4) Write an analysis of the central image.
Her facial expression isn't entirely submissive nor dominant which gives it a very gender-neutral feel. Along with the minimal make-up (or possibly none) it reinforces that idea. Her clothing seems to be a mix between retro and posh, despite that it still looks somewhat cheap.
5) What representation of gender can be found on this front cover?
5) What representation of gender can be found on this front cover?
It's very transparent, and is suggesting a gender neutral representation, but seems to be edging towards femininity mainly from the confidence she look like she has from her body positions.
1) What does the headline and standfirst suggest about Oh Comely's feminist perspective?
1) What does the headline and standfirst suggest about Oh Comely's feminist perspective?
It wan'ts to empower women and give them as many chances and opportunities as possible. Alsoe would inspire them to do something with their life.
2) What do the interviewees in this feature suggest about the values and ideologies that underpin this magazine?
2) What do the interviewees in this feature suggest about the values and ideologies that underpin this magazine?
It continuously reinforces the idea of empowering women and giving them opportunities to be independent.
3) How conventional is the page design in this feature? Why?
3) How conventional is the page design in this feature? Why?
It's a very minimalist cover offering little text, but the very necessary amount to maintain and preserve the art gallery feel of the magazine. This is because they dont want to be like other conventional magazines.
4) Pick out specific aspects of this feature that subvert the stereotypical representation of women in the media. Are they different to what we may find in conventional women's lifestyle magazines such as Glamour or Cosmopolitan? Why is the absence of men a key feature of Oh Comely?
4) Pick out specific aspects of this feature that subvert the stereotypical representation of women in the media. Are they different to what we may find in conventional women's lifestyle magazines such as Glamour or Cosmopolitan? Why is the absence of men a key feature of Oh Comely?
The magazine feature BAME females in the magazine that won't be seen in any magazine, not just female lifestyle magazines like Cosmo or Glamour. The traditional representations would be white and showing a full body image to highlight physique and promote products in the magazine. This magazine sell the feminist movements and alternative representations by showing females that are the alternative to mainstream outlets.
5) How does the photography offer a fresh or unusual perspective on women?
5) How does the photography offer a fresh or unusual perspective on women?
The photography shows that women can get out of their comfort zones with all the different range of pictures and try and take inspiration from them.
1) How does this feature offer a fresh perspective on gender and identity?
This is because from these pictures it give the reader to find out what to explore outside of their comfort zones and what they feel attached to.
2) What is the significance of the writer and photographer? How does this fit with the Oh Comelybrand?
It offers a personal experience, not just a conversation between the editor and the writer, it fits in with the brand of representing alternative lifestyles and about making a more personalised, non-commercial relationship with the reader.
3) What style of photography is used in this feature?
A kind of artistic style that feature a range of different shots of emotions.
4) What representations of the trans lifestyle can be found in this feature?
3) What style of photography is used in this feature?
A kind of artistic style that feature a range of different shots of emotions.
4) What representations of the trans lifestyle can be found in this feature?
The accepting nature that gender is fluid, it also mentions the mental health and psychological understanding that is usually ignored by mainstream magazines like Men's Health
5) Why is the biographical information at the end of the article significant? (Clue: the writer is also an editor of a niche, creative magazine called Entitle).
It creates some gender conformity that women are usually in the creative industries, even though the magazine is promoting feminism and empowerment of women, hegemonic societal representations of gender still play a big role into the cultural industries.
5) Why is the biographical information at the end of the article significant? (Clue: the writer is also an editor of a niche, creative magazine called Entitle).
It creates some gender conformity that women are usually in the creative industries, even though the magazine is promoting feminism and empowerment of women, hegemonic societal representations of gender still play a big role into the cultural industries.
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