How does the extract construct representations of sexuality using the following:
- Camerawork
- Mise-en-scene
- Sound
- Editing
50 marks
EAA = 20
Eg = 20
T = 10
Questions to ask when looking at representations of sexuality in an extract:
Questions to ask when looking at representations of sexuality in an extract:
- Are characters being assigned oppositional gender attributes? (e.g. a feminine male or a masculine female)
- Is their sexuality being used as a plot device, or are they just an everyday man/woman?
- Look for the gaze - often characters who are not heterosexual are portrayed as heavily sexualized individuals - their sexuality is used to define them as a character (a stereotypical representation)
- How are these characters treated by other characters? Are they treated differently because of their sexuality?
- Are they victimised because of their sexuality? (A stereotype)
- Are the being used for humour? (A stereotype)
- Does the character appear weak or vulnerable due to their sexuality? (A stereotype)
Here are the gender binaries, to help you:
