Representation of Disability - TV Drama.

Stereotypes & Countertypes.//

Camera shots/movement.// Camera shots are used in TV drama to show power/authority, this can be shown through different angles, movements and heights of the camera. One of the most common camera shots used in a TV drama to show a persons disability is the long shot, this is used to show a characters full body and how they fit in with the scene around them, this can be used to show a clear physical disability of a character. 'Two shots' are used in TV drama where a disabled character will be put next to an able bodied character to show they are weaker, this is a stereotype of disabled people which is represented on screen.

Editing.// Editing can be used to emphasise disability, this is noticeable when scenes are prolonged to create a sense of awkwardness in the atmosphere,this gives characters who are fortunate enough to not have a disability have a taste of what disabled characters go through much more often.

Sound.// Sound is used to create an atmosphere in TV drama, the atmosphere that commonly comes with the introduction of a disabled character is silence, silence creates a sense of awkwardness so it is often used in collaboration with a disabled character because they have more specific needs compared to a character without a disability, this gives off the idea that they are awkward.

Mise en scene.// Mise en scene is used to highlight the idea that the disabled person doesn't fit in, this is portrayed through; them being slower to get things done, often can't take part in 'fun' things due to their disability...

Gender.//

Age.// Younger people who are disabled seem to receive more sympathy for their disability than elders with disabilities, this may be due to the fact that disabilities are associated with old age.

Ethnicity.// I do not believe disability is effected by ethnicity, therefore there are no positives or negatives to how ethnicity effects disability. 

Social class.//

Regional identity.//

Sexuality.//