How Does Your Media Product Represent Particular Social Groups?

Brandon Witter

Both teenagers are getting ready in their respective scenes. They are both the same age and skateboard. They live similar lives in terms of underachieving at school but success within skateboarding.

Steeze

Street Dreams

The image on the left is different as the characters face isn’t shown whereas on the right there is a close up. This could represent insecurity with personal appearance on the left, and vanity on the right as he applies his stud.

Values and beliefs are not represented within either scenes through any religious jewellery or symbolism as it is not in either of the films target audience interests.

Appearance

They both fit a teenage stereotype of being concerned with personal image and being fashion conscious. This is relatable to my target audience who contain fashion conscious teenagers. The fact the teenager on the left trousers are slightly lower than the waist shows an aspect of rebellion. The character on the right who is applying his ear stud may be doing this to impress someone. This is relatable to my target audience who contain fashion conscious teenagers. Costume wise they are both wearing skateboard companies clothing to show their loyalty to their sport. This will appeal to my target audience as the brands are popular and recognisable within my audience.