Lesson Objectives: 1. To understand stereotypes and consider how and why they are used in the media 2. To textually analyse how groups are represented in three different media forms
PART 1: Stereotyping in the media
Stereotype definition A commonly held assumption about a group of people which is often based on some kind of reality but is essentially untrue and usually prejudicial.
TASK ONE: Identify at least two stereotypes for the following groups
British Politicians
Male primary school teachers
Muslims
Blonde women
Young boys
Female drivers
Black British teenage boys
Japanese man
Consider the following questions and write your answers in your book
Are all stereotypes negative?
Why does it matter if stereotypes are used?
TASK TWO: Why might the following media platforms use stereotypes? TV adverts Red top newspapers Action films Male rap videos
TASK THREE 1. Watch the three videos and identify whether or not stereotypes are used. 2. Consider how they are conveyed and why.
Media text #1: 50 Cent ‘Candy Shop’
Media text #2: Fox News
Media text #3: C4 advert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuAPPeRg3Nw
PLENARY How did the videos make you feel about the groups? How influential might they be on other audiences? Does the media have an obligation to represent fairly and positively?