Representation task

Stereotypes in Teen films

• The jock/Cheerleader
• School Diva
• The geek/Nerd
• The Rebel
• The Misfit, or The Outcast
• The boy/girl next door
• The New Girl/Boy
• The Loner
• The Band Geek
• Class Hottie
• Class Clown

American teen films often leave out or skim over characters who are minorities, gay/lesbian, or working class teens.

Apart from the characters there are many other codes and conventions of teen film. These films are often set in or around high schools as this allows for many different social cliques to be shown. This is different in hybrid teen films, but for the classic romantic comedy teen film this is almost always the case.