Tuesday, 1 November 2011

REPRESENTATION OF SEXUALITY

Stereotypical representations of gay men
Flamboyant
Camp
Dramatic
Fashion orientated
Get on better with girls
Outspoken
Bitchy
Care about their appearance
Pet names
Dialogue- wise about relationship
'Social worker' 'Gossip' 'Nosy'- of the office
Hairdresser
Make up artist
Fashion designer
Receptionist
Air hostess

Heterosexual men
Stern
Strong
Muscly
Angry
Physical job of a builder, firemen

Stereotypical representations of gay women
Butch
Short hair
No make-up
Wear manly clothes
Mechanic
Sports teacher
Don't tend to wear dresses
'After any women' assumption

Hetrosexual women
Glamorous
Pretty
Attractive
Make up
High heels
Office job
Marketing director
Teacher
Housewife
Positioned in the family
Or opposite ^ represented to be very sexual

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