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Male representation

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Charis Creber

This document discusses understanding male stereotypes and identifying basic male character types. It covers William Sheldon's theory of classifying personality according to three somatotypes - endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph - and provides descriptors for each. The document instructs the reader to take notes on appearance, expressions, language, and production techniques when analyzing how male representations in TV drama may conform to stereotypes.

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Learning Objectives: Understand the stereotypes surrounding masculinity. Identify some basic male character types.
Somatotypes - William Sheldon (1940s) William Sheldon classified personality according to body type. He called this a persons somatotype. There are three main somatotypes.
Endomorph Mesomorph Ectomorph relaxed, sociable, tolerant, comfort- loving, peaceful active, assertive, vigorous, combative quiet, fragile, restrained, non- assertive, sensitive
Make notes on the following when watching examples of male representation in TV drama: Appearance (hair, make- up, costume) Facial expressions and body language Tone of voice and what they say How do music, camera angles and editing construct our view of them? Do they conform to stereotypes or not?

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  • 1. Learning Objectives: Understand the stereotypes surrounding masculinity. Identify some basic male character types.
  • 2. Somatotypes - William Sheldon (1940s) William Sheldon classified personality according to body type. He called this a persons somatotype. There are three main somatotypes.
  • 3. Endomorph Mesomorph Ectomorph relaxed, sociable, tolerant, comfort- loving, peaceful active, assertive, vigorous, combative quiet, fragile, restrained, non- assertive, sensitive
  • 4. Make notes on the following when watching examples of male representation in TV drama: Appearance (hair, make- up, costume) Facial expressions and body language Tone of voice and what they say How do music, camera angles and editing construct our view of them? Do they conform to stereotypes or not?