Thursday, 29 March 2012

Male Representation

DIE HARD
Masculinity - Being strong physically and emotionally/mentally.
Men are active - heroic.
Intelligent and Powerful - Villains and Heros.
High Status - Determined to be successful.
Violent.

KRAMER VS KRAMER 
Man looks after kid when wife leaves him - challenges typical male stereotypes.

SWEET SIXTEEN
Liam is a Teenager 15/16
Represented as a 'Chav'
No Job
Masculinity in crisis

FAWLTY TOWERS
Runs hotel - in charge
Serious about things - grumpy and prudish
Active role
Pathetic Male character - misunderstandings
Challenges stereotypes.

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