Skins

In this extract, the stereotype of Muslim parents is challenged. This

can be seen through Mr Kharral, who accepts his sons friend maxxie
even after he tells him he is gay. This is shown through his dialogue
after that statement when he says even if he doesnt agree with it; it
is not up to him to judge. This challenges the stereotype that
Muslims are completely against homosexuality due to their cultural
beliefs. In the extract Mr Kharral can be seen as a counter type as his
kind and accepting actions are a contrast to the stereotype. This
challenges Gramscis theory of hegemony because Mr Kharral is
represented as accepting to a lifestyle that his religion does not.
In this extract the stereotype that white people are racist is
challenged. This can be seen through the character of Maxxie. In the
extract he is shown at a high angle when talking to Mr Kharral. This
could suggest that as his character is shown to be
inferior/subordinate that it is a sign of respect to Mr Kharral that he
is being subordinate to the authority figure (adult). This challenges
Gramscis theory of hegemony because Maxxie is represented as
respectful to an ethnicity outside his own, going against the
stereotype.

Misfits
In the extract of misfits, Alvarados ethnicity theory is supported. For
example Nathan, who is Irish, is shown as quite humorous (one of
Alvarados four categories of minorities in TV) and can be seen being
very visual, and active in the extract. This could suggest that as he is
Irish he follows the stereotype of Irish people being more jovial than
English people which is shown in this extract. This supports
Alvarados ethnicity theory as the ethnic group in question is shown
as humorous, one of the four categories.
In the extract of misfits, the white character is shown to be loud
mouthed and aggressive towards the women in the suit. This can be
seen through her increased volume in her dialogue than other
characters. This could suggest that all young white people are loud
mouthed and aggressive as this has become the stereotype in TV
dramas (this can be linked to the delinquent youth theory). This
supports Gramscis theory of hegemony because the white youth is
portrayed as disrespectful and aggressive a stereotype becoming
more prominent in TV dramas.