Evaluation: Qu 2

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

There is one main stereotype shown in our opening and that is the gender stereotype. The gender stereotype isn't subverted in our opening as it is a strong male lead and he is independent, active and strong.

Our protagonist is wearing a black male race suit which follows that archetype that men are independent, strong and active. Also the idea of him being a race driver fits the stereotype of them going out to work to bring home the money.

The drop of the race car highlights the characters profession, however this subverts the stereotype of men having a 9-5 business job to support their family. Although it also fits the stereotype of males having a high status profession. This stereotype is supported in the camera work in the long shots and close ups we used when showing the protagonist, as it shows the importance of the character. The sound also enhances the status of the character and follows the stereotype of males playing an important part in society by increasing tempo when it was leading up to the race.

Another stereotype of the male gender is that they have quite fast paced lives and this is shown by having quick cuts whenever the protagonist is on the screen in the race suit, however it is subverted when he is shown in hospital as it subverts all stereotypes including having an active life.