Representation of Teenagers

Learning Objectives:To explore how teenagers are

represented in TV Drama and Film

Teenagers in TV and FilmDifferent Stereotypes

• Juvenile delinquents• Superficial teen

(mean girls)• Dumb teen

(Napoleon in Napoleon Dynamite)

• Sarcastic, self-aware but bitter (Juno)

Are there different stereotypes in the UK television? What TV or film characters can you think of?Discuss your ideas in your group.

Lauren Branning is an example of a juvenile delinquent who is out of control.

What other stereotypes are seen on this soap?

Research Task

Research Task: Working in groups, create a powerpoint presentation about how teenagers are represented on television.

You can use your research work from last lesson to help you get started. Your presentation must include clips from TV dramas or soaps that illustrate society's usual stereotypical beliefs about young people. You may find it in the costumes, music, their behaviour, how the characters speak themselves or how other characters speak about them.