representation of ethnicity in tv drama group work

Representation of Ethnicity

Lesson Objective: To be able to identify ethnic stereotypes (and feel

comfortable talking about them….)

Starter• Wander around the room and

add comments to the sheets…….• Think about– Culture– Attitudes– Physical appearance– Religion– Family life– Employment/Education–Others?

Groups for todayBlack PeopleMollyJess BJack George

Indian PeopleJoeSarahAmy

Middle Eastern PeopleCharlieEddieJess M Callum

Eastern European PeopleJamesAlexGemma

Asian PeopleRobbie

HarmonyEmily

Prepare a Presentation• Using the sheet as a stimulus prepare

a short presentation on your Ethnic group.

• Your presentation needs to include:– A summary of the key stereotypes from

the sheet, covering all the areas (Culture, Attitudes, Physical Appearance, Religion, Family Life, Employment/ Education, Others?)

– Discussion about why you think these are the dominant stereotypes

– Examples of these stereotypes in the Media (images and description of how they fit)

– Examples of characters that challenge these stereotypes (images and description)