Representations and Stereotypes

Stereotype=widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of  particular type of person, thing or group. 

In the movie Not Just Another Movie we see that stereotype is used in each characters to represent teenagers in high school

                                   The Popular Jock

The jock is shown to be the most popular guy in the school and the most good looking which allows them to grab female attention,they are more in sports,girls and partying which are some of the representations shown in teen films when it comes to school like the cheerleaders they are not interest

                                 The Pretty Ugly Girl

                                   The Token Black Guy

The token black guy is a typical representation of black people portrayed in teen films

                                          The Cheerleaders

The cheerleaders also known as the dumb blondes are known for their good looks and slutty dress sense in order to attract the males attention mainly the jocks when it comes to school their are not interested.

                    The Obsessed Best Friend

                                                         

                                                     The Nerds

The nerds were shown to be the outcast group as they were the least popular due to their academic knowledge and interest of education instead of socialising, partying things that people expect normal teenagers do. Their costume is shown to be the same like a uniform. 

Intertextualtiy= Using other movies exaggerated for the sake of the audience entertainment as well as showing representations.

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