TV dramas representation of men and women

Characters following the “correct” representation

Effy Stonem ( Kaya Scodderlario)

Effy Stonem follows Laura Mulvey’s theory of the stereotypical women should be “I-candy” to men for their physic and women who can aspire to them.  She is also comes across as very clever but is willing to give that up to be with Freddie Mcclair (Luke Pasqualino)

Freddie Mcclair (Luke Pasqualino)

Freddie follows the stereotypical masculine traits of being strong, independent and a bit of a jack the lad. Freddie’s looks are also to attract female attention and the way he is represented as the handsome teen ads to the popularity of him.

Characters that do not follow the stereotypical representation in TV dramas

Heather Trott (Cheryl Ferguson)

Heather Trott is the complete opposite to the typical stereotype of women in dramas, with a larger physic, not exactly “I-candy” for men and not an inspiration to women.

Simon/Barry (Iwan Rheon)

Although Simon from misfits is quite a hit with the lady viewers, he does not live up to the confident out going male like other TV drams have i.e. Freddie Mcclair. Future Simon from the hit TV drama misfits is the complete opposite and does live up to the male stereotype.