Representing social groups

Gender
In our media product, we included both genders, however the man was not properly seen. We represented the girl as not too stereotypical of being overly 'girly' wearing lots of make-up, especially as she was on a run. The stereotype of girls being into their appearance is represented, as she is a teenage girl of the age 17, which is typically an age where girls are most self-conscious, therefore by her being on a run, it shows how she is conscious of her weight and appearance. Even though it is not needed, she is wearing a small amount of makeup which adds to how girls are constantly thinking about how they look. We also represented the female stereotype of women being weaker than men as she is the one being preyed on and when he kidnaps her she is unable to defend herself.
In terms of male representation, we showed him in the shadows spying on the girl after stalking her for a while. This reflects on the stereotype how men are more aggressive than women, and are usually the ones preying on women. This also adds to how men are stronger and more dominant compared to females especially as the girl makes no effort to run when she sees her stalker showing how he immediately had power over her.

Age
Our film also represents age, with the girl being a typical teenager who is conscious of her appearance. At the age of 17 she is still dependent on others which is shown through her phone call to her mum, and adds to the sense of vulnerability she has despite still being mature enough to be by herself. It is usually younger girls that are preyed on by older men who are paedophiles. This is represented in our film opening as she is alone in a forest, being unknowingly watched on by a man.

Class
Class is slightly represented in our film opening as the girl is shown to have higher class as she is well-spoken and polite. The man is of lower class which is made evident by him living in a small, messy and cramped room that is filled with the girl's pictures.