Binary structure is used to show authority and power by using stereotypes. the film is targeted to meet the needs of the majority and make the majority of the population look powerful.
binary structure can be broken into two sub
- Being made to look correct, made to look good
- Being made to look incorrect, made to look bad
Age
Youths are seen as trouble makers, violent, dealing drugs, who does sexual activities.
Old aged people are seen as old fashioned and out of touch
However the image to the left shows that society may have different views on old people. peoples views have slowly changed and this and is holding a high tech camera and you could say looks similar to a teenager.
Race
White is seen as the most domination race in films as they are the majority of the population and it fits the stereotype that white people are more powerful.
Class
Upper class association stick to their own society and don't mix in with the lower/middle class. any involvement would be a job situation where they have authority over middle/lower class as employers.
Gender
Women are objectified as sexual objects for men. women are often seen as "servants" for men and take orders and just there for their pleasure
This shows the difference between men and womens brains. what they spend their time thinking about. men for example think mainly on sex unlike women who think about shopping globe and chocolate.
Sexual
Homosexual people are going to be seen as over exaggerated feminine characters. They would be looked down upon and weak.
Region
The region often plays a big part in films as it follows the ideas of mainstrean culture. If you lived in the city you would be seen as a business man or if you lived out in poorer area you would be seen as uneducated.
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