Representation Of Sexuality

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:

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: