Representation of Age

Stereotype: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Countertype: subverting/challenging a stereotypical view. 

Stereotypes of the elderly:

Incapable of things

Slow

Grey hair

Glasses

Hearing aids/Deaf

ill

Care home

Grumpy

Wise

Traditional

Old fashioned

Smelly

Wrinkly

Forgetful

Weak

Small

TV dramas: Emmerdale, One foot in the grave

Stereotypes of children:

Vulnerable

Silly

Small

Immature

Clueless

Innocent

Playful

Naughty

Loud

Attention seeking

TV dramas:

Representation of teenagers:

Violent

Rude

Cocky/Arrogant

Drugs/Drinking

Rebelious

Antisocial

'Chav'

TV dramas: Skins, Hollyoaks, Misfits, The Inbertweeners

Representation of adults (20-50):

Boring

Mature

Receding hairline

Family focused

Work

Sensible

Bossy

Independent

TV dramas: The Bill, Dr. Martin, Eastenders