Monday, 3 February 2014

Old People Stereotype in the Media: Challenged

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2550800/Record-number-pensioners-seeking-help-drug-additions.html

In this article, the stereotype of younger people being drug fiends is challenged as it's showing that older people are suffering more and more from substance abuse and drug addiction.

Drugs are usually associated with a younger population and the fact that it's relating it to an older population juxtaposes with the stereotype of young people.

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