Adults are generally represented in stereotypical ways in media, with younger adults often portrayed as in control while older adults are secondary characters. Film trailers aim to introduce the genre and plot of a movie in a short time using conventions like music, dialogue, and action scenes. This document discusses representations of adults in several movie trailers and asks whether the portrayals fit expectations or provide a challenge to stereotypes about what it means to be an adult.
5. In the following clips assess whether you think the representation of adults fits or challenges what we expect.
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7. How effectively do you think this age group is represented? How easy is it to represent adults? Do you feel all adults are reflected in this range of representations? Can you think of any type of adult who is not often represented in the media or any representations that seriously challenge the stereotypes?
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