Representation

Define Stereotype

• A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
• Pre-set for a character
• Generalisation about a particular group of people
• An image of a particular type of person

Stereotypical characters in teen films

Bring It On

Cheerleading film normally contains; Pom poms, cheerleading outfits, girly clothes, make up, blonde hair, good figure and bitchy.

Cheerleading films for example:

• John Tucker Must Die
• Bring It On
• Number 1 Cheer Camp

The Breakfast Club

The Jock is normally seen as the person that girls like, plays sports and is also friends with many people.

Films that have The Jock: 

• American Pie
• The Breakfast Club
• Mean Girls
• John Tucker Must Die

Not Another Teen Movie

The Token Black guy is normally seen as happy, wearing casual clothing, always around people and always commenting on stuff.

Films that have a Token Black Guy:

• The Expendables: Hale Caesar (Terry Crews)
• Ghostbusters: Winston Zeddmore (Ernie Hudson)
• Star Wars – Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams)