Representation in 'black magic' and 'somebody to you'


BLACK MAGIC
Little Mix as stereotypical Geeks:
age - teenagers
gender - female
costumes - preppy, plain colours
race - white, mixed race


Little Mix as stereotypical popular girls:
age - teenagers 
gender - female
costumes -  slightly more revealing but not too much 
race - white, mixed race

Male Geek character:
age - teenager
gender - male
costumes - preppy, glasses, holding books. stereotypical geek
race - white 

Popular blonde female:
age - teenager
gender - female
costumes - leather jacket, revealing clothes conform to the male gaze theory
race - white

Popular attractive male:
age - teenager
gender - male
costume - denim jacket, black t-shirt
race - Asian, challenges the stereotype that Asians are geeky

Group of popular girls:
age - teenagers
gender - female
costume - denim/leather jacket, tight jeans, crop top
race - white, Asian, mixed race. All represented in a negative way it is not just singling out one race or one of the group.

Teacher:
age - around 40
gender - male
costume - blue jacket, green blazer, yellow top - lots of colours conform to the pop genre
race - black. challenges the stereotype that people of an African descent are less educated/criminals

Are they offending anyone?
No, because they are representing each character positively 

 Are they inclusive?
Yes, they have people from multiple races, ages and genders e.g. black, white, mixed race, Asian, British, male, female


THE VAMPS

The Vamps:
age - early 20's
gender - male
costume - short-sleeved shirts, tops, leather jackets, jeans, 
The group of girls
The main love interest






Comments

  1. JCoSS Media Dept28 February 2018 at 01:24

    This is good so far, however you must answer the question 'Are they inclusive?' in more detail. The same needs to be completed for The Vamps.
    Please complete this ASAP.

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