i was told to research how sexuality can be presented in T.V. drama today

1. Sexuality in t.v
drama
Arooj Aftab

2. SEXUALITY
there are many stereotypes when a
person thinks about sexuality - especially
in t.v. drama today, it can be expressed in
many ways.
Sexuality is often expressed in physical
means - this can be through clothing,
acting, the setting and props used.

3. Watch the clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=ngbLG_e7ZmQ

4. Analysing the clip
Homosexual characters in TV drama have often been portrayed in very stereotypical ways,
from the clip we can the typical stereotype of a gay man. - Camp, high voice and a lot of
knowledge in fashion.
From the mise-en-scene, especially the clothing the character 'Kurt' wears is very neat and
tidy, from this we can infer that this character takes pride and looks after his appearance
which would often be associated with the stereotypical gay man.
From the camera positioning the viewers POV is seen to be looking up to the male
character, emphasising the confidence and bold personality of him. This is also presented
through his posture presenting the character's assurance in himself. The representation of
camera movements enforces the camp nature of the character The camera looking up
presents his dominating side, which we would expect as a stereotypical gay man would be
seen as loud and brass or negative with a low quality of life. In a TV Drama you are mainly
only shown with these two representations
The use of high key lighting adds a positive atmosphere and mood to this scene perhaps
corresponding the nature and personality of 'Kurt'.
The sound used adds to the mise-en-scene, at the start of the scene we can hear the rattle
of hangers and later someone typing on a keyboard sets the scene of an office. From the
clip we see the male character at a job interview at a fashion company. The fact that the
gay male is at this particular interview becomes ironic as it builds on the stereotype of gay
men which are seen to be feminine and with a great interest in fashion. This is the cultural
expectations of how certain characters should act, behave and operate in society.