This paper deals with the competing masculinities in the British Netflix series "Sex Education". Especially the characters Otis Milburn, Adam Groff and Eric Effiong are taken into consideration. Otis is the typical lovable goof, whereas Adam is more likely to fulfill the stereotype of being a "real man", because of his tendency of being violent. It turns out that Adam's aggression is caused by him being insecure. Eric is also especially interesting to look at, since he serves several contrary stereotypes. He is a black, homosexual young male that is raised as a second generation immigrant in a traditionally catholic household and is often confronted with homophobia and racism. Eric turns out to be a modern gentleman. Each character’s typical behavior patterns will be described and clarified by examples and interpreted in the context of masculinities.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Summary of Sex Education
- Otis Milburn
- Eric Effiong
- Adam Groff
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the representation of competing masculinities in the British Netflix series "Sex Education," focusing on the characters of Otis Milburn, Adam Groff, and Eric Effiong. The paper aims to describe and interpret their behavior patterns in the context of masculinity and how they challenge or reinforce traditional stereotypes.
- Exploring the diverse masculinities portrayed in "Sex Education."
- Analyzing the characters' struggles with gender roles and expectations.
- Examining the impact of societal factors like homophobia and racism on character development.
- Understanding how the series uses humor and drama to engage with sensitive topics.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: This chapter introduces the paper's focus on competing masculinities in "Sex Education" and briefly profiles the three main characters, Otis, Adam, and Eric.
- Summary of Sex Education: This chapter provides an overview of the series, its themes, and its significance in exploring contemporary youth issues related to sex, gender, and relationships. The chapter also introduces the main character, Otis Milburn, and his journey as a budding sex therapist.
- Otis Milburn: This chapter delves into Otis' characterization as the lovable goof, analyzing his behavior, emotional growth, and relationship dynamics. It examines how his personality traits and struggles with intimacy connect to broader ideas about masculinity.
- Eric Effiong: This chapter explores Eric's complex identity as a black, homosexual young man who navigates racism and homophobia. It analyzes how his experiences shape his masculinity and challenge conventional stereotypes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the themes of masculinity, gender roles, sexuality, homophobia, racism, and coming-of-age within the context of the British Netflix series "Sex Education". It investigates the characters' behavior patterns and explores how they engage with or resist traditional notions of masculinity.
- Quote paper
- Lea-Christin Klaas (Author), 2020, Competing Masculinities in the British Netflix Series "Sex Education", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1416307
