HUCK Magazine

Arabia Felix

How does it conform to Huck's values?

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Detailed Analysis

How does it position audience?

How is gender presented?

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Makes audience empathetic and aware of the struggles of LGBTQ+ people

Allows the audience to understand the dangers that people face is they dress differently or do not conform to gender norms

Challenges misconceptions about sexuality, drag culture & gender identity

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Preferred: The audience will be accepting of others who are similar to Arabia & take action to support and protect others

Dominant: The audience accept the actions of Arabia and do not discriminate

Oppositional: They are actively against it and are homophobic or are discriminatory

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More liberal views on sexuality, gender norms & drag culture

Challenges ideas of religion and laws within Muslim countries & countries without separation of religion and state

Appeals to young adult audience who have been raised more open-minded and accepting

Pull Quotes

"In some ways I feel lucky. If I were born in Saudi Arabia, the death penalty would be looming"

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Iconography

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A4 side photo of Arabia

Glamorous headshot with focus on make up and nails

Close up shot

Mise-En-Scene

Dark background contrasts with bright colours of yellow outfit

Black hair blends in with background which emphasises his face

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Gender does not determine your interests & preferred way of dressing

Sexuality and gender identity are separate: "dressing up as a woman and putting on make-up does not make you gay"

Breaking gender norms is not widely accepted across the world and it is still dangerous to express yourself