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Introduction to representation

                    1) There are white American males and females.

2) The main male character is seen as dominant whereas the girl is seen as alternative.

3) The main stereotype in this is a heroic male character who attempts to save a vulnerable and emotional female. Also, the white male is seen as academic and educated.

4) Taken could potentially offend Eastern European people as it is suggesting that they are all criminals who kidnaps girls.

5) Mainstream film and television texts use stereotypes to communicate a certain message throughout a story line.

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