media representation coursework

In this image the family is positioned quite close together to symbolize a family unit and their unity as a family although the mother has kids of different colours and no father in sight which tells us that she maybe a stereotypical single mother who has been promiscuous in the past with many men. Also the shot type shows that they are quite menacing and will not take any foolishness from anybody. Also there costume and props which are cheap clothes and track suit bottoms show that they are low class or the low working class that just about scrape by week by week. The setting portrays this family as being low-class as you can see the bins overflowing with trash in the background which you don’t see in a good neighborhood where the streets are much cleaner and nicer looking. This image reinforces the low-class single mother stereotype because the woman here has no visible husband and different ethnicity of children in a generally unappealing area. Gender In this shot the female is positioned on the desk smiling while wearing a low cut dress and skirt almost inviting the man to lead on his sexual desires right then and there on the desk within the office setting. This generally portrays blond females as very promiscuous and at times a little bit trampy and easy to get in the sexually active mood seen through her low cut top and skirt costume and her general position on the desk of an professional business office of all places. The shot type used here presents the male to be more dominant over the female as he clearly shadows her as she leans on the desk as she is ready for the male to make his move on her. This over the shoulder shot type portrays the female as promiscuous and flirtatious or sexually ready/available as she is attracting the male to come closer. This image reinforces the stereotype of blonde females being generally smiley but at the same time trampy and always ready for sexual acts or events in the crudest of places. Ethnicity In this shot the family is positioned close together with the females wearing the hijabs this portrays the family as very religious as the females are wearing the recommend hijab for Muslim women to be closer to Allah. The position of the people in the shot shows this family as a very close unit that wouldn’t turn against one another and always support one another. The hijab costumes show that this family is very religious as they follow the teachings of Islam correctly and wear the hijab. The props of tea cups show that this family is either very posh or very civilized Muslim Asian family who are around the middle class working class. The setting where this image is taken shows a very Muslim household