Ethnicity:
Ethnicity in media can consist of rigid stereotypes. Ethnicity is defined by a set of genetic and cultural characteristics.
Representations of Ethnic Groups:
Black people (African Descent):
- used in 'diverse' films
- 'gangster' stereotype (mostly for males)
- 'criminal' stereotype (mostly for males)
Eastern-Asian people:
- associated with martial arts
- technologically advanced
- intelligent
Arabic (Middle-Eastern) people:
- religious
- terrorists
- villainous
White people:
- powerful
- lead role
- hero
Class and Status:
Class and status can be identified in characters by...
- houses
- brands
- clothes
- gadgets
- jewellery
- cars
Social Class 'Pecking Order':
- Super rich or elite
- Upper class
- Middle class
- Lower class
- Poor
- Homeless
Representation of Sexuality:
Heterosexual
- men - respectable/monogamous/uncomfortable talking to girls
- women - loving/pure/gold digger
Homosexual
- men - over the top/physically fit/embarrassed of their sexuality
- women - tom-boy/monogamous/embarrassed of their sexuality
Regional Identity
How might the audience know where the film or show is taking place without being told by a character?
Actions:
Accent:
Setting:
Costume:
Here are the notes! Well done, although you seem to have split up the two posts...
ReplyDeletePlease make sure you are using web 2.0 tools for future posts.
Miss C