1. Learning Objectives:
• Understand the stereotypes surrounding
‘masculinity’.
• Identify some basic male
character types.

2. Somatotypes - William Sheldon
(1940’s)
• William Sheldon classified personality
according to body type. He called this a
person’s somatotype.
• There are three main somatotypes.

3. Endomorph
Mesomorph
Ectomorph
relaxed, sociable,
tolerant, comfort-
loving, peaceful
active, assertive,
vigorous, combative
quiet, fragile,
restrained, non-
assertive, sensitive

4. Make notes on the following when
watching examples of male
representation in TV drama:
• Appearance (hair, make- up, costume)
• Facial expressions and body language
• Tone of voice and what they say
• How do music, camera angles and editing
construct our view of them?
• Do they conform to stereotypes or not?