Representation and stereotypes in mainstream films

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Examples of representation from 6 films viewed

1. About a boy: - How does it reinforce stereotypes?

In About a boy, the opening portrays Hugh Grant as a male stereotype. It shows that he’s easy going, is into technology by seeing all the flashy modern appliances in his house and he likes to drive his sports car fast. When he is at his friends house he doesn’t really show any interest in their children going along with the fact that men don’t show much interest towards them. It shows a stereotypical family because the couple are happily married with children. It also shows that he likes getting drunk and having sex showing no emotion towards woman. It shows him breaking up with a number of females quickly showing that it is always the men that do it. The film also gives a clear stereotype of single mothers portraying them to be desperate and looking after kids by themselves.

2. Three men and a baby:- How does the extract provide challenging traditional stereotypes?

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In the extract seen of this film it gives clear examples of challenging traditional stereotypes. The extract starts with a baby crying and there are 2 men there not knowing what to do. One of the men heads to the supermarket looking for baby food and asks a woman working in there for help. These are good examples of challenging traditional stereotypes because it shows that the men need a woman’s help in both situations because. It shows that they know nothing about babies where as woman do and that they need the help of a woman challenging the ...

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