Age Representations

Teenagers

Stereotypically rebellious
-Conflict
-Confidence
-Breaking the law
*Drugs, smoking, drinking
*Breaking school rules
*Relationships, sexual relations
-Mise-en-sene, hoodies

Stereotypically vulnerable
-Victims
* Peer pressure
*Bullying
*Neglect
*Abuse
*Exam pressure
*Suicide, mental health
* Seeking out an identity

Less Stereotypical
-Successful
*Studies
*Sports

Old people

Weak, victims
-Isolated
-Impotent
-Ridiculed
-Disempowered
-different values
-Underestimated

Costumes
-Old fashioned
-Poor health
-White curled hair
-Crutches and stick
-Unlikely to be heroes

Positive stereotypes. (More unlikely)
-Carers
-Wisdom
-Family values
-More active/ powerful