Representation: clip analysis - dominant and alternative representations

1) List the different people/groups represented in the trailer (men/women/Americans etc.)

Males - There were representations of males trying to take charge and control a specific situation. This is apparent in the scenes when the men are trying to forger a fight back against the terrorists. This is clear as the men are giving instructions towards women. Also, all the main jobs that has authority is occupied by men which also strengthens the argument that men are more emotionally stable.

Women - Women in this film are shown to be the inferior gender in terms of confidence. The were distinct representations of women seeking assurance from the male counterparts. They were also obeying instructions from the men in the film.

Middle Eastern - This origin is mainly shown to be the cause of the terror. People are afraid of these people; there is examples of culture stereotypes in this film. The middle eastern characters are shown to be the terrorists.

2) For each group, decide whether the representation is a dominant or alternative portrayal.

Males -  The film shows a dominant portrayal for men as they are taking control of the predicament that occured.

Women - The film shows a alternative portrayal with the characters having a dismissive role.

Middle Eastern -  The film shows a alternative portrayal for middle easterners as they are shown to be the cause of the predicament that occured.

3) What stereotypes can you identify in the trailer?
There are stereotypes shown for each group. Males are shown to be the people that always have to take charge and control a specific situation. In the movie, the main jobs that has authority is occupied by men which also strengthens the argument that men are more emotionally stable and have the better jobs. Women in this film are shown to be the inferior gender in terms of confidence. The were distinct representations of women seeking assurance from the male counterparts. The constant obeying from the men in the film indicates that women need the physical and mental assurance. The middle eastern characters are shown to be the terrorists.