examples of stereotypes Flashcards
cumberbatch and negrine
1992
three broad categories of disability stereotypes in the cinema - the criminal, the subhuman and the powerless or pathetic character
colin barnes
1992 - 6 recurring stereotypes appears in media representations of the disabled
pitiable and pathetic - possibilities of miracle cures in documentaries
sinister and eval - criminals or monsters eg james bond
atmospheric - enhance unease or mystery - add visual impact to productions
super-cripples - special powers - Paralympic - super hearing
sexually abnormal - disabled to not have sexual feelings eg The Undateables
incapable of participating fully in community life - rarely shown as integral and productive members
roper
2013 - children in need - heavily focused on cute children - not representative