2/11/23 Stereotype and Countertype Examples

Stereotype is to assume wrongly of someone or thing based on appearance. Countertype is the opposite of another type, e.g. two people who are completely opposite.

Stereotype in Trainspotting: Men are more likely to become addicts, exposing their life to poverty as working class men. They are seen in crisis easily falling on their knees for heroin.

Countertype in Trainspotting: the few women in this film are seen as strong and independent unlike the men.

Stereotype in This is England: Skinheads are aggressive, masculine and dominant. They will fight for what they believe is right.

Countertype in This is England: Woody is a father figure who is caring towards Shaun, and tries to cheer him up despite being a skinhead belonging to a cult.

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