The clip from Misfits challenges the stereotype of white British being dominant over other ethnicities. The white British character is intimidated by the others from different ethnic backgrounds who do not respect him, especially Nathan who patronizingly implies the white character is inferior. However, the character of Curtis reinforces stereotypes of black British as criminal with a laid back attitude about getting caught and a "thug-like" build, kissing a cross necklace which is a stereotypical accessory.

1. Does this clip challenge
or reinforce the
stereotype?

2. 
The stereotypical dominant group is challenged in the clip
from Misfits as in the UK, white British are the stereotypical
dominants over other ethnicities. In the clip the white British
character is intimidated by the other characters that he stays
with who all come from different ethnicities and doesn’t
have the respect from these characters especially Nathan.
When asked why the boy is in there longer than the rest,
Nathan says in a patronising way that “he’s obviously
making more progress” the patronising tone in which he
says this shows that he is superior and disrespectful of the
white British character challenging the stereotype and
Stauss’ Binary Opposites Theory which states that white
British are dominant over minority ethnicities.

3. 
The character of Curtis in the clip from Misfits
reinforces the stereotype of black British as he has quite
a laid back attitude when he says that he’s learnt “don’t
get caught” suggesting a criminal lifestyle that has
caught up to him which is also a conventional trait in
the stereotype as well as being very “thug like” in build
which is also stereotypical in that certain ethnicity. He
is also seen kissing his cross necklace which is a
stereotypical accessory for a black British stereotype as
it can be seen in other similar characters.

5. 
Exotic - Ethnic groups are presented as exotic
Dangerous - Ethic groups are presented as dangerous
Humorous - Ethic groups are represented as funny
Pitied- Ethic groups are represented as weak and in need
so we feel sorry for them
Four key themes