Media Studies A-Level
Identity
What Identity means in Media Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Identity
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Identity in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
How a person sees themselves and is positioned, such as gender identity, ethnicity, religion or subculture.
Topics that use Identity
- Media audiences (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Audience interpretation
- Cultural context
- Demographic categorisation
- Fan audience
- Fan culture
- Historical context
- Mass audiences
- Media technologies and platforms
Using Identity in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Media Studies questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Media Studies A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge