Critical Investigation Proposal and Linked Production Piece

The subject matter in which I will carry out my critical investigation on will be gender representations in reality tv.

The premise of this will be research-based and will mainly look into the main and significant representations of men and women. I will be investigating with current and high demand reality tv shows, and will insightfully analyse the roles of each male and female character, whilst also noting recurring themes within each.

The type of question I will propose will be: ‘Why are male representations stereotyped in reality tv?’ – This will enable me to carry out an investigation with broad areas research such as age, ethnicity, sexuality etc.

In terms of context, the main areas I will research will be economical and social as these areas directly link, affect and are affected by reality tv (with the inclusion of production, distribution and reception), for example the influence of social media, and celebrity endorsements and advertising.

For my linked production piece, I will create a on opening scene for a reality tv show, displaying recurring codes and conventions.
The piece will be based on three very different half-brothers, who all share the link of having the same formerly famous father, and have to take on the tribulations of living in London and trying to make something of themselves. All whilst trying to leave the shadow of their father and being their own independent person.