In our class we have recently been discussing stereotypes in TV drama. I personally have been applying this to our final piece of coursework and the character in it. Our group decided none of us wanted the character to be or conform to any stereotype. We want her to be an outsider someone who is different and likes being different.
Some examples of stereotypes in the media are;
- the steroetype of homosexuality in men. This is ofter portrayed as a very feminite man who cares alot about his apperance what he wears his hair etc.
- stereotype of women. Often good looking blonde wears skirts/ dresses wears make up. Mainly stays at home looks after the children and cooks/cleans
- Stereotype of men hardworking wears a suit goes and works all day clean shaven
The point in noticing all of these steroetypes is to show how our character isnt any of them. for example shes a girl but doesnt wear "girly" clothes, she smokes, she plays guitar and busks. None of these things would make you think of a girl but yet when you put them all togther on the person we have chose for our character it works.
