Representation Task: Identification of stereotypes in teen films

'not another teen movie' is a great a example of the stereotypes that take place in teen movies. This is because it clearly shows the type of character and highlights their key behavior in teen movies.

• STEREOTYPICAL CHARACTER :

Token Black Guy

• IDENTIFICATION/MES:  

Black, Neutral (Wears a non-threatening costume

• OTHER EXAMPLES FROM MOVIES:

That's so Raven & Fast and Furious 6

• STEREOTYPICAL CHARACTER :

Covent Girl 

• IDENTIFICATION/MES: 

Sexually Provcative, Wears Black/short skirts and crop tops reavealing her midriff.

• OTHER EXAMPLES FROM MOVIES:

Mean Girls 

• STEREOTYPICAL CHARACTER :

Geeks/Nerds

• IDENTIFICATION/MES: 

Glasses, Smartly dressed (Shirts and chinos), Unfashionable, Backpacks and always excited to be at school and follow instructions. 

• OTHER EXAMPLES FROM MOVIES:

KICK ASS & Wizards of Waverly place

• STEREOTYPICAL CHARACTER :

The Jock

• IDENTIFICATION/MES: 

Vain, Rich, Leader of the football club, Athletic look, Sports cars, flashy trainers and Baseball Jacket 

• OTHER EXAMPLES FROM MOVIES:

Mean Girls 

• STEREOTYPICAL CHARACTER :

Pretty Ugly Girl

• IDENTIFICATION/MES: 

Artist,Rebel, Overalls, Hair in ponytails, Tomboyish looks

• OTHER EXAMPLES FROM MOVIES:

10 things i hate about you, Ugly Betty & Zoey 101