Representation of ethnicity

Four key themes in racial representation:

• Exotic or other
• Dangerous
• Humorous
• Pitied

Stereotypes for black people:

• Drug related
• Gangsters
• Athletes
• Friendly
• Criminals

Luther- Luther is represented as helpful and caring which contrasts the stereotype of danger

 

The Walking Dead- Gabriel could be presented as exotic as he is a priest and as he believes in no violence, it shows that he may be weaker than others

 

Stereotypes for white people:

• Arrogant
• Rational
• Well Educated
• Awkward

Sherlock- Sherlock Holmes is socially very awkward as well as being highly educated





 

The Walking Dead- Rick is presented as making rational decisions as he is leader. He contrasts certain stereotypes as he isn't well educated and he isn't socially awkward as he is leader of the group and needs to be controlling.

 

Prison Break- Michael Scofield is presented stereotypically as he is very well educated and very rational in his decisions. However he also very kind and humble which contrasts the stereotype of whites being arrogant.

 

Stereotypes for East Asians:

• Intelligent
• Emotionless
• Hard Working
• Determined
• Good with technology
• Martial arts

The Walking Dead- Glenn is represented stereotypically as he is hard working, intelligent and very determined as he is one of the main characters in this TV drama. However he also contrasts the stereotype of them being emotionless as he is in a relationship with his wife.

 



 

Prison Break- William Kim is shown as being intelligent and hard working as he is very committed towards his job. He is also represented stereotypically as he shows lack of emotion.

 

Stereotypes of South Asians:

• Educated
• Religious
• Villains
• Criminals
• Educated