Stereotypes

 

A stereotype is a pre-conceived generalisation of a particular person or group. Sociologists believe it is essential to examine media portrayals as they can explain why we have ingrained stereotypes in society. Stereotyping is a large part of media representation

OLD vs YOUNG

Old

- Traditional

- Antique

- Ancient

- Stubborn

- Conservative

- Knowledgeable

- Wise

- Physically weak

- Strong-willed

- Stuck in the past confirms old

Characters:

- Howard Stark (civil war)

- Charles the savior (x men)

- Uncle Ben (spiderman) no way home (2021)

Subverts Old

• Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars)

• Wolverine (old version) (X-men origins)

• Dumbledore (Harry Porter)

young

• Millennial

• Technological

• Unstable

• Open-minded

• Emotional

• Adventurous

• Productive

• Ambitious

Characters:

- America Chavez (Doctor Strange MoM)

- Ronald Wesley (Harry Porter)

- Mike Wheeler (Stranger Things)

- Enola Holmes (Enola Holmes)

Subverts Young:

- Han Ji Pyeong - Young Ver (Start-Up)

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