STEREOTYPES

A stereotype is a thought that can be received about specific types of individuals or ways that people live. these thoughts do not reflect reality. stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination are concepts that are related to people. stereotypes are seen as the most cognitive component and usually occurs without conscious awareness. this can be shown in media. some shows emphasise these stereotypes and then some shatter them by contrasting them so much that they create a new concept. by doing this in show it allows the show to have a more modern and contrasting approach to media which can then appeal to a wider audience because it is seen as alternative which can appeal to the audience.

Some examples

Racial profiling
One of the main types of stereotypes is race. An example of this would be all Blacks are good at sport. This is because it is grouping a race together to indicted that everyone within that race are good at athletics.

Gender Profiling
Men are strong and do all of the work. They provide for their housewives that do all of the cleaning and have no job. Their job is to stay at home and look after the children and cook the food.

Culture profiles
Stereotypes also exist in cultures this is because it is shown when portraying Americas. This is because they are shown as lazy obese and dim witted. This is also shown with Arabs and muslin this is because they are all put into one category and this is that they are all terrorists.

Sexual Stereotypes
Sexual stereotypes, on the other hand, suggest that any feminine man is gay and any masculine woman is a lesbian. Those who believe gay stereotypes may also believe that homosexuality is immoral, wrong and an abomination.

REPRESENTATION IN THE MEDIA

Analysing representation

The analysis of different sorts of representation forms an important part of media studies. the factors of representation that are most commonly addressed are:

• Gender
• Race
• Age
• Disability

Representation in the media

All media texts are re-presentations of reality. this means that they are adapted, edited and changed to target and appeal to the mass media audience. Without media our ideas would be very different this would also mean that our stereotypes of people and their cultures would also be very different. By giving audiences information, media texts that are a part of reality means that people will adapt to the stereotypes of people that the media create.

Every time you watch the TV it comes up with stereotypes. This even occurs in the news and factual based programs. This is because in media they only seem to show the highlighted parts of someone's lifestyle.

Media representation - and the extent to which we accept them - are very political issues, as the media influences and has a major impact upon the world and the way that people think. by viewing media our prejudices and stereotypes are either reinforced or are shattered. by contrasting this type of thing it means that the program is becoming much more conventional and out of the norm which appeal to a wider audience.

HOTEL BABYLON EXAM QUESTION SERIES 1 EPISODE 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl5EDzss4-Q

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of ethnicity using the following:

• Camera shots, angles, movement and composition
• Editing
• Sound
• Mise en scene

DISCUSS THE WAYS IN WHICH THE EXTRACT REPRESENTS GENDER

Primeval season 2 episode 3

This episode consists of Connor developing a new anomaly detector that is set up in the Arc (Anomaly Research Centre) but certain members of their team have suspicions about it when there is another attack at Blue Sky Park. Further investigations take the team to the park and make them realize that the attacks had taken place before the detector had been turned on. The team then goes on to discover that there is a sabre-toothed tiger is in the park. The all begin to have suspicion that someone knows of the tiger and is trying to cover up its existence.

Within this TV drama gender is presented in contrasting ways to the ‘usual’ portrayal of men and women. This is shown through the way that the characters are dressed and also how they portray themselves verbally and physically. This is done through the individuals stances and angles used to represent them. They are presented verbally through the phrases and words they use but also through their accents.

In the first few seconds of the episode you are presented with two contrasting views of women. This is shown when there are two women running away from something which shows the stereotype that these women are ‘damsels in distresses. This shows the basic stereotype of women. Then contrasting this the women are then shown in camo clothes which are not the usual clothing that you would expect to see women in. then the first man that you see comes across as your usual man. Arrogant this shows the viewer that this individual is not there to help these two women who were running but is actually attacking them with the paint ball gun. This show a contrast in the average man this is because it shows him not being protective and caring which is hopefully what you would expect form a man in what seems a dangerous situation.

It then goes on to show a much more stereotypical woman who is in a colourful ‘pretty’ top who has her hair and makeup done with large brown hooped earrings. This displays the stereotypical woman as this is what’s expected of women in general. This individual is shown in a different way to others as she speaks in a ‘delicate’ way the represents he in a much more feminine way. This is important because this shows her personality and the way she presents herself as an individual. This is then contrasted when they show the other girl Abbey in the background of the shot she does not represent your average female this is because she has short boyish blond hair and is dressed in a leather jacket with jeans on lent against a car. This does not correspond with the ‘normal’ portrayal of women as she presents herself in a much more manly way. This is through the word as phrases she uses it is also displayed when she is shouting at the other man to hurry up. This also shows that she is not as timid or shy individual so she comes across as a strong woman.

The second man shown in the extract is Connor. He is not represented in your stereotypical way this is because he is shown in a much more feminine way even more so than Abbey. This is shown in his speech and his stature. This is because he sounds feminine in the way that he speaks and the way that he holds himself when he is standing. This is because he does not have a solid well-built stature that is the ‘normal’ stature for your average male. He is also represented in a feminine way because of the clothes that he wares. This is because he is mainly seen in scarf, blazers and pink and purple colours. This displays that he tends to wear much more extravagant clothes this could help to represent his personality and the way that he acts. Colours like ink and purple are mainly linked to women as this is the usual colour that they would wear. Nick is the next man in the shot is a contrast to Connor. This is because he is shows as a stereotypical male this is because he is shown with stubble and in dark camo coloured clothes. These colours have been associated with males because they are darker and specifically with Nick as this matches with his darker and much more closed off personality. He is shown as a much more manly man this is because he is seen leading the group it shows that this man has brawn and brains. This does not link to the typical male stereotype as it is mainly seen that men either have brawn or brains and this man shows that he is the exception to this stereotype.

Overall not many people in this show are portrayed in stereotypical ways. This is because some of the women are shown in manly ways and some of the men are shown in feminine ways. This is good because this enables the viewer to see that the different people in this show are being portrayed in a different way. By changing the ways in which stereotypical males and females are presented Tim Haines and Adrian Hodges are able to create a TV show that appeals to more people and enables them to appeal to a wider audience. This also allows the show to have a different approach to the average TV show because this allows a much more open approach to gender and the roles that are expected of men and women. Haines and Hodges are able to come across as a much more versatile and modern show as there are no specific roles that are aimed at men or women and how the show represents equality between them.

PRIMEVAL SEASON 2 EPISODE 3

 

- Women seem powerful and confident.
- Tracking shots used to represent movement.
- Male characters are shown to be stupid and slow.
- Questioning between man and woman she seem confident and he seems dopy.
- Wide shot used to show people and all of the screens in the room allows the view to develop an idea of what the facility is about.
- Fast paced moving shot used to show the fast movement between the two people.
- Double over the shoulder shot used to show two people overlooking one person.
- Important person people look as if they are relying on him.
- Sound of key board and sound of computer turning on.
- Not dressed in a suit shows that he is much more relaxed.
- Wide angled shot shows him and the computers around him.
- Shot reverse shot shows people speaking and then the other peoples reactions.
- Camera focuses on object and its movement to show its importance and how useful it is.
- Music changes to a much more dramatic tone to show the severity of the situation that is going to happen.
- Wide long range shots used to show the people on roller coasters and shows the theme park that it is going to be set in.
- Low angle shots used to show his authority and how important he is and how his decisions effect other people.
- Roller coasters used to show the adrenalin of the situation.

CAMERA TECHNIQUES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3EnnBDgMww

CAMERA SHOTS

Shot reverse shot

Is where one character is shown looking at another. It the shows the other character looking back at them. Both characters are facing opposite directions so the audience assumes that are looking at each other.

Slow motion shots

Is where an effect is used to represent time going slowly and helps the audience to focus on the details in the shot.

Subliminal cut

Is where they show a fast one or two second shot that is usually used in advertising to show snippets of a TV show.