Representation
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The document discusses representation in sitcoms. It explains that sitcom characters use stereotypes to engage viewers through easily recognizable traits. While some rely on stereotypes, the best sitcoms subvert expectations. Family life is often central, using stereotypes of relationships for comedy. Representations highlight common behaviors and flaws that audiences recognize in themselves and others. Specifically, men are often shown as inadequate compared to film ideals, and eccentric characters are popular tropes. The task asks the reader to analyze representations of gender, family and social groups in various sitcom episodes.
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The document discusses the representation of different social factors in the British TV show The Inbetweeners. It addresses the representation of age, ethnicity, gender, and social class in the show. Regarding age, the show focuses on 17-18 year olds and portrays some stereotypes of teenagers. For gender, the four main characters are male and females are often portrayed as sex objects. In terms of social class, the characters come from middle-class backgrounds.
Representations
The document discusses various media representations including:
1) Class is represented through characters' clothing, speech, and behaviors in shows like Downton Abbey and The Wire.
2) Sexuality is represented in EastEnders through a gay son facing acceptance from his father but not his mother.
3) Disability is represented in Coronation Street through a character in a wheelchair whose disability is not her defining characteristic.
4) Regional identity, age, and ethnicity are also represented in different shows through characters' backgrounds, appearances, and behaviors. Stereotypes are sometimes used but some representations aim to subvert expectations.
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