what is stereotypical imagery?

Question

im writing a paper for a film class and he wants to know if the film uses stereotypical imagery...what exactly is it?

Answer 1

Stereotypical imagery uses images that draw on stereotypes to make a point.

For example, if the film wanted to make a woman look dumb, they would make her blond and sound like Marilyn Monroe. Or, if there was a criminal, he was black, etc.