Media Studies

Representation

Representation is the way the real world looks back at us.
Every Representation is Biased, both by what are included and left out, they reflect the ideas and Assumptions of the producers.
The Audience can also read the representation in a Biased way, depending on their own particular view.
Action-adventure films rely on stock (typical) characters. an example of what is not a stock action-adventure character. a nerdy boy who tries to win the heart of the beautiful girl next door.
stereotypes are simplified, simple or basic views of groups of people.
Why are stereotypes used in films?
Heroes and villains tend to be stereotyped. Heroes tend to be resourceful, brave, determined and strong. Villains tend to be evil, cowardly, less intellagent and often foreign.
Villains are often foreign. in America films the foregnier is often British. since 9/11 villains have often tended to be Middle Eastern.

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