The Effect That These Characteristics/stereotypes Have On Teen Film
The initial stereotypes for Teen Film were established by the film Breakfast club in the 1980's and proved to be an effective short cut to character introduction with the audience who identified and recognized them as stereotypes. The Jock, Cheerleader and social outcast become a familiar and pleasurable feature for the audience. However genres are dynamic, they change and develop to meet the expectations of their target audience, Teenagers.
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