Representation- Sexuality
There are many stereotypes aimed towards homosexual people, here are a list of just a few of the stereotypical assumptions:
- Camp
- Wears bright clothes
- usually include an informal accent for example. Essex
- Happy all the time
- Attention-seeking (wants their sexuality to be known)
- Theatrical
- Mellow-dramatic
- In your face
- Into fashion
- Loose and revealing clothing
- Makeup
- Dyed hair
Stereotypical media texts:
1) Newspaper text
2) Television series
Here is an example of a counter typical representation for homosexuality:
