Monday, 26 September 2011

Homework set 26/09/2011 - Stereotypes in TV Dramas


Naomi from the TV Drama series 90210 is the typical stereotype of a blonde bimbo and a sexual object. She is always wearing tight clothing showing off a lot of skin and is seen as a sex object by the other male characters. She also uses her female attributes to overpower men in the drama and is seen to be not very clever and is always looking for a boy to make her feel good about herself.



 


The TV Drama skins is a big example of a teenage stereotypes and how the public may see teenagers today. The characters are made to been seen to have a wild lifestyle involving a lot of drinking and drug taking. They always wear old, damaged clothes and are made to look dirty and un kept. The girls in the drama are seen as sex objects and the guys are seen to be powerful and dominant always getting into fights and trouble with other males showing aggressive behaviors.

 

Nathan from the TV drama One Tree Hill is the typical male stereotype in that he is seen as a lead role and an important figure. He has a family yet is in charge of all the decision making and is the main bread winner for the family. He is a sportsman, playing basketball so is seen as a hero and a good looking and fit man. He is always dressed smartly and lives in a rather large house showing he is a wealthy man.

 








A role in a TV drama that challenges the typical stereotype is John Paul McQueen in the TV drama Hollyoakes. He is a gay character who is very feminine showing feminine qualities such as dressing un manly and talking in a more high pitched voice than a typical man. He also would show his emotions a lot more that a typical male character and his story lines have significantly revolved around his sexuality, evolving from the initial denial of his homosexuality.

 


Character from a TV Drama that you feel closely relates to you:

I feel that Brooke Davis from the TV Drama, One Tree Hill is someone that i feel i can relate to because of her experience and her personality. From growing up in a unstable family environment to boy problems but also her determination and passion for things, including her love for fashion which is something i am very interested in. She is very close to her friends and they mean the world to her which is something i feel i can relate to. She is in a large social circle and loves to go out to parties and other social events which again is something i feel i can relate to.

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