4.4.3
Representation
Representation
Representation
The Sweeney was produced in 1970s Britain. In The Sweeney, the representation of men and women is very stereotypical.
Femininity
Femininity
- There are not many female characters in the set episode of The Sweeney.
- This represents a clear contrast to the female representations in Luther.
- The only major female speaking role is Jack Regan’s girlfriend, Jenny Peters.
- Jenny Peters has little to no agency in the episode.
- Jenny Peters needs to be rescued by Jack Regan.
Masculinity
Masculinity
- The male characters lead all of the action in The Sweeney.
- The male characters are presented very stereotypically.
- The male characters use violence to solve their problems.
- Verbal conflicts between the male characters are incredibly tense.
- Jack Regan is stereotypically represented.
- Regan is a potential alcoholic, disobedient, and follows a morally vague compass.
Good and evil
Good and evil
- There is a clear binary opposition of good and evil in the set episode.
- While the police officers use some immoral means, they are the heroes.
- There is little time to question what the police are doing.
- Frank Kemble and his crew are evil.
- The crew commit crimes to serve their financial interests.
- When Frank's plans are thwarted, it sets the stereotypical tone that good wins.
1Overview
1.1Media Language
1.3Representation
2Component 1: Section A
2.1Magazines
2.3Advertising & Marketing
2.4Print Advertisements
2.5Film Posters (Marketing)
2.6Newspapers
2.8The Guardian
3Component 1: Section B
3.1Video Games
3.3Radio
3.4No Time To Die
4Component 2: Section A
4.1Television
4.2Sitcom
5Component 2: Section B
5.1Music Video
5.2Michael Jackson
5.3Taylor Swift
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1Overview
1.1Media Language
1.3Representation
2Component 1: Section A
2.1Magazines
2.3Advertising & Marketing
2.4Print Advertisements
2.5Film Posters (Marketing)
2.6Newspapers
2.8The Guardian
3Component 1: Section B
3.1Video Games
3.3Radio
3.4No Time To Die
4Component 2: Section A
4.1Television
4.2Sitcom
5Component 2: Section B
5.1Music Video
5.2Michael Jackson
5.3Taylor Swift
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