Teenagers stereotypes
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This document discusses common stereotypes of teenagers in media. It suggests that most media representations of teenagers are negative rather than positive. Teenagers often have to cope with stereotypes that may not accurately reflect reality, such as being irresponsible, rebellious, or lazy. The document prompts examining common teenage stereotypes and whether these are fair representations. It also challenges finding positive portrayals of teenagers in media to balance typical negative stereotypes.
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- 1. Teenagers - Stereotypes A stereotype is a thought that can be adopted about specific types of individuals or certain ways of doing things. These thoughts or beliefs may or may not accurately reflect reality.
- 3. Teenagers Is it fair how teenagers are represented in the media? Look at your images representing the typical teenager. Is it easy to find positive images or are most of them negative? Why is this the case?
- 4. How are teenagers Represented in the media? Write in your book about what you think are the key stereotypes that teenagers have to cope with? Do you think this is fair? Extension Task: Can you think of anywhere in the media where teenagers are presented in a positive light. Add this to your work to try and balance your argument about teenage stereotyping.