Easy A

In the movie Easy A, there are many stereotypes used to portray people, but they are usually extreme versions of those stereotypes. For example, the group of Christians are made out to be extremely judgemental, and only care about people that practise their faith. They are seen multiple times throughout the film sitting in in a circle away from everyone else, singing songs and holding hands. They also go against the grain with the way they dress. Christians are typically seen wearing high neck tops, long tops and more conservative clothing, but in this movie they wear, shorts skirts, high heels, low cut tops, and even less clothing than other people that go to their school. This contradicts the typical stereotype of the Christian group.

Another stereotype that has been played is the 'Popular Guy' that every girl dreams to be with. In Easy A his name is Todd. The popular boy in teenage movies, is usually the jock or captain of the football team. He is always a good looking guy which helps to grab the viewers attention, and is kind and caring. The 'Popular Guy' in Easy A is different in some ways to what is seen in other movies, Todd's 'identifier' they called it in the movie (what people know you for) is being 'Wood-Chuck Todd' the school mascot, not your typical jock. Todd turns out to be the good guy inthe story who helps the main character find her way again. He is caring, considerate and likes the main character for her personality.

Wood chuck Todd and main character Emma Stone

What is a stereotype

A stereotype is a characterisation or a simple mental picture of members of groups/cliques. For example, when you first meet a person you automatically decide what they are going to be be like based on the way they dress, talk, act, their interests and by their hobbies. Stereotyping is a process of putting people into specific groups subconsciously. This creates simplistic representations which people find believable.

The typical 'popular' cheerleader

The 'freaks'