1) List the different people/groups represented in the trailer (men/women/Americans etc.)
•Men
•Women
•Europeans
•Americans
2) For each group you identify, decide whether the representation is a dominant or alternative portrayal. Explain why you think this.
The Men are all presented as hypermasculine and have the most power as they’re the only ones incolved in the action.
The Women are presented as defenseless and unhelpful compared to the men as everytime theyre seen, they show a lack of power and are in danger/crying
Europeans are presented as being the evil villians and appear to hve only bad intentions. They also uphold the stereotype of being a bad immigrant.
Americans are seen as superior and show the most power as in the end they come out as victorious.
3) What stereotypes can you identify in the trailer?
Men taking up the typical hypermasculine role of the hero’s/villains. Whereas Women on the other hand are are the damsels in distress and are crying. Europeans are predented as being the evil villains and committing crimes.
4) Why might the Taken trailer offend or alienate certain groups?
There’s a clear divide between the role of Men and Women, and Emeicans and Europeans. This of course gives thenidea that women are defendess and Europeans are just the villains who serve no real purpose to society whereas Americans are seen as the good guys all along.
5) Why do mainstream film and television texts such as Taken so often use stereotypes?
Because it’s what people are used to seeing therefore making it easier for the audience to understand the roles and differentiate between characters
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