Stereotypes In Ex Machina

Films represent groups to differ from one another due to their physical characteristics. This is especially true in Clint Eastwood's f2008 film Gran Torino. The film follows the changing attitudes of Walt Kowalski, as he learns that cultural difference between himself and his Hmong neighbours are only surface deep. Walt's friendship with his neighbours evolves into a need to save them from the Hmong gangs who harass them, and in doing so, find his own salvation. The characterisation of Walt challenges the stereotypical representation of both the elderly, and war heroes. The representation of the Hmong also challenges dominant attitudes towards this group of people, revealing them to be very similar in values to Walt himself.

Stereotype; a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. In the realistic fiction novel, The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, and in the short story, “Geeks Bearing Gifts”, written by Ron Koertge, stereotypes are defied by ordinary people. In The Outsiders, Johnny Cade and Darry Curtis face many struggles throughout their lives. Their town in separated into two: the rich and dangerous Socs, and the quiet, tough Greasers. For them, living dangerously is a reality. As a result of their lifestyle, Johnny has become fearful and Darry is considered the toughest man in the gang. In “Geeks Bearing Gifts” aspiring journalist, Renee, interviews her fellow classmates who are classified as “outcasts.” After meeting several students, she realizes her assumptions were incorrect about them. After reading both of these stories, the reader learns that our thoughts about others often revolve around stereotypes and assumptions, but most of these ideas that we have about other people are proven wrong.

Quentin Tarantino’s films are always controversial, and Pulp Fiction is no exception. The film depicts graphic violence and overt drug usage, while shying away from politically correct language. The film’s controversial topics such as racial stereotypes, has led some critics to hail the movie as racist; however, the movie denies many of these stereotypes, portraying character and character relationships as not exclusive to their stereotype. Furthermore, the movie mocks many of societies stereotypes, and it is not afraid to address, or not to address, uncomfortable racial topics. Thus, Pulp Fiction challenges racial barriers.

Diversity, Stereotypes, and Representation Diversity is not common in the field of animation. This leaves many character designs being made up with the same formula which consists of skinny conventionally attractive characters with light skin and light eyes. Something many companies fail to understand is that when creativity is concerned, not only is it good to be diverse but it is essential for the representation of minority groups. Having a cast with a diverse and culturally rich set of characters in a project also benefits the look and feel of a story.

Jumping into a burning building is one of the things that the boys from the “Greaser Gang” would do for each other. When the main character, Ponyboy, jumps into a burning church to save children from the flames, his two gang members and family, Johnny and Dally, jump in after him to help get the children out and ensure that he can get out. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton shows two main themes. These themes show many examples of stereotyping could lead to misjudgment of people and to be loyal to the people around you, especially the ones close to you.

We have all seen them in TV shows, movies, and music videos from the day. Greasers were heavily stereotyped gang members in the 40s and 50s that were known for their greased hair, switchblades, and leather jackets. How many of those are inaccurate, for greasers are not the only group that have been wrongfully stereotyped. One fictional greaser that has been stereotyped is Ponyboy, the fourteen year old narrator and main character of the popular novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Ponyboy is wrongfully stereotyped to be dumb, rough, and a criminal as are the rest of the greasers.

The Outsiders is an action filled novel by S.E. Hinton. The story tells the tragic, beautiful, and confusing life of a greaser named Ponyboy. Ponyboy learns that stereotyping can really hurt people feelings, ruin relationships and can even be deadly. For example Ponyboy’s friend Dally dies because of stereotyping, stereotyping also might have caused Ponyboy to never meet someone who would eventually become a good friend, and Ponyboy could have died because of stereotyping.

An anonymous speaker once said," Young nonconformists often identify with a subculture--such as hipsters, Goths, skaters, or Trekkie--that has interests or beliefs that go against the mainstream. "This basically means that teenagers identify with groups that go against the community's norm, but not against their own norms. I agree with this statement because teens hang in groups that others think there beliefs and ideals are wrong, but the teens in the group think their belief and ideals are right. In the realistic fiction novel written by S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders, there were groups of characters whose beliefs and ideals were against the norm of the community. Pony boy Curtis, the protagonist of the story, belonged to a gang that

The troublesome kid in the back, maybe the most mischievous yet everyone sensed more than what came to surface. Nine times out of ten, these are the people we least expect. The Outsiders proves the two teen rivals, the beat-down and misunderstood Greasers and the picket fence Socs. S.E Hinton’s, The Outsiders, proves that the Greasers aren’t the only victims.

What does it mean to be an "outsider?" S.E. Hinton wrote the book "The Outsiders." This is a story about two groups of teens: the Greasers and the Socs. The Socs are popular and have lots of money. The Greasers are not popular and do not have a lot of money. "The Outsiders" teach us about stereotypes, friendships, and acceptance. "The Outsiders" is a timeless novel that people can continue to relate to today.

In the book The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, the main character, Ponyboy, experiences the effect that stereotypes have on “Socs” and “Greasers”. Ponyboy is trying to find his place in the world, but is interrupted by the labels that society gives him. The Socs make the Greasers’ situation worse,by being a constant danger to the Greasers. There are three topics addressed in the powerful novel. The fight between the rich and the poor, the power of friendship, and what it means to be a hero.

In S.E. Hinton’s novel “The Outsiders”, it shows an example of stereotypical classism. This novel is set in the 1960’s in a small town in Oklahoma. In “The Outsiders” the main character's friend, Johnny, is an East-Side kid who is abused and is incredibly shy because he was attacked. The setting affects the characters because the rich kids on the West-Side who are called Socs, attack the poor kids named the Greasers. The continued attacks lead the Greasers to walk in packs. The attacks harden the Greasers and make them paranoid.

The Outsiders which is set in 1967 in a greaser neighborhood in Tulsa Oklahoma is a novel written by one protagonist who’s the main character, Ponyboy Curtis. On the other hand, The Breakfast Club set in 1985 in the Sherman High school library Chicago is a film with not one but five characters who tell the story of their lives as particular stereotypes.The Outsiders live in a world where the only places they can really feel that they fit in are the Drive in,The lot and the Park but with The breakfast club there stuck in a high school so really all they had was the Library the gym and the hallways.The Outsiders is mainly a male focused novel with only a few female characters, meanwhile The Breakfast club is both male and female focused. One

The film I choose to watch for this film was, American Sniper. During this film I focused on 2 male characters, Chris Kyle and Marcus Lutrell and one female character, Taya Kyle. I believe that the 2 male characters I choose and the female character I choose all fir the the stereotypes for their gender.

Blaxploitation, a sub-genre of Exploitation, becomes fairly popular with Hollywood Cinema during the 1960’s and 1970’s. These films initially targeted urbanized youth and began to appeal to African Americans as well as White audiences. However, various groups, such as the Coalition Against Blaxploitation, formed to stop production on films of this genre as it typically portrayed Blacks in a negative way. Generally, there are two different interpretations of Blaxploitation films. One being that these films empower blacks and the more accepted idea that these films further stereotype blacks with the inclusion of pimps, sex, drugs, crime and more. Due to the huge protests against the films, the movement died in the late 1970’s(Negative Effects of the Blaxploitation Movement.); however, Boyz N’ the Hood, produced by John Singleton in 1991, represents a resurgence of Blaxploitation, referred to as “neo-blaxploitation” which reflects the stereotypical interpretation of a blaxploitation film. (Fancher)