Thursday 5 February 2015

11-sub-genres of Teen Dramas

We categorised  teen dramas into separate sub-genres:
-Comedy
This is one of the most popular type of sub-genres in teen-dramas. The sole purpose of films is primarily to entertain and this is used either as a primary focus in films or it's used as a secondary role to enhance the primary sub-genre.
An example of a teen-drama that's focused primarily on comedy are ones like 'The Inbetweeners' , it focuses on the social awkwardness in british teenage culture groups, provoking stereotypes and common misconceptions.

However, there are few british teen dramas compared to america, a more popular or relatable comedy that focuses on specific american culture which consists of comedy and guy films sub-genres is american pie. It's a film that's popular in western society and probably world-wide as well.
Another very popular sub-genre in teen drama is, drama.
This drama other wise known as a chick flick is a movie that appeals to younger women specifically, focussing on the social aspects that young women experience in high school as well as the climb to first place of the popularity contest. This teen drama also has focus on comedic aspects which is very popular with the overall 'Teen Drama' genre. There is a strong focus on drama which is mostly perceived through conflict in relationships and social outbursts from characters. This is what drama is usually revolved around since this is what people can mostly relate to; the bully, the mother, the father, the teacher, best friends, nemesis and all of those stereotypical people one has in their high school experience.

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