Representation of British teenagers in TV programmes
1. Establish the typical representations of teenagers in TV programmes.
Reflected differently in programmes
Deviate away from the 'norm'
2. Explain how teenagers are represented in these programmes and do they reinforce the stereotypes or refute it.
Skins
This Is England 86,88,90
The Inbetweeners
3. Explore the programmes and look to see if the representations are shown within them.
4. Discuss the programmes and what stereotypes are represented in each one and how they are represented.
Skins - A British teen comedy drama that follows the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, through the two years of sixth form. Its controversial storylines have explored issues such as dysfunctional families, mental illness (such as depression, eating disorders and bipolar disorder), adolescent sexuality, gender, substance abuse, death and bullying. Each episode generally focuses on a particular character and the struggles they face in their life. The episodes are named after the featured character.
This is England 86,88,90 - Focuses on a group of friends trying to make their own way in life, looking for employment, love and entertainment.
The Inbetweeners - Focuses on 4 social outcasts during their time at sixth form while they try to fit in and try to find love.
5. Link what was found in programmes to secondary research.
The Telegraph - "From hoodies to goodies: today's teenagers have the makings of model citizens" - Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett - 16th February 2014
The Telegraph - " 'Hoodies, louts, scum': how media demonises teenagers" - Richard Garner - 13th March 2009
6. Evaluate all the sources i used.
Discuss differences between the representations in the programmes and actual teenagers
Some nicely detailed research her Joel, I think you have been very productive in your use of time and that you have some good material from which you can shape your essay.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I do think your essay focus is good but the evidence you have presented is one sided. It's looking very much like you believe that youth is represented badly before investigating it and so you have set out to provide evidence of this which presents you with a one dimensional and biased study.
So to balance it you need to use some evidence of representations which challenge this commonly held stereotype and present an alternative viewpoint and which you can use to weigh up in your conclusion. More balance Joel.
I am however pleased with your research and the sources you have chosen to use. Well done