Thursday 23 January 2014

Age stereotype

Cultural norm- what society expects 

Youth- rebellion 
Adults- moral power 

Adults hate youth- they're jealous of freedom and no responsibility, their time of freedom has passed. Too scared to live the life they wanted society wasn't as accepting. Care free no stress they have a lot of responsibility, mid life crisis, walking out on families - second age of youth 

Why are adults in love with youth- energetic, less informed so makes then feel smarter from more life experiences. Want to be younger and more beautiful 

Tv drama made by adults so reflects their views 

Positives of youth
Physically and mentally able 
Lack in responsibility 
Sociable 
Future ahead of us 
Beautiful 
Free to make mistakes 


Positives of old
Wise ,learned from mistakes 
Life experience 
Being respected 
Wealth/ achievement 

Negatives of youth
Rebellious 
Gullible 
Naive
Sexually irresponsible 
Easily led
Materialistic 
Hormonal 
Drug abuse
Insecure 

Negatives of being old 
Incapable 
Lonliness 
Vulnerable 
Victims 
Dependant 
Grumpy 
Disabled 


Stereotypes - artificial barriers constructed by society to appear "normal" 







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