As teenagers are the age range my product is aimed at i thought i'd give an idea of how teenagers are represented in the media, case in point the drama series 'Skins'
The drama series ‘skins’ is a good example of how teenagers are stereotyped. The programme depicts the characters as being vulgar, taking drugs, having sex and getting in violent situations.
Within the first episode Tony discusses plans for Sid to lose his virginity, Sid then buys drugs from a dealer at a brothel, the character Cassie overdoses at the party they go to and the group drive a car into a harbour. Throughout the running time there is strong language and vulgar terminology.
Whilst it may be the case that some teenagers do get up to these things, it becomes damaging to many young individuals when these stereotypes are widely accepted as reality.
This bad teenage image is aided by national newspapers and TV news. Often news stories involving teenagers are to do with crime, and teenagers rarely receive sympathetic coverage unless it involves them dying.
Whilst it may be the case that some teenagers do get up to these things, it becomes damaging to many young individuals when these stereotypes are widely accepted as reality.
This bad teenage image is aided by national newspapers and TV news. Often news stories involving teenagers are to do with crime, and teenagers rarely receive sympathetic coverage unless it involves them dying.
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