Sunday, 4 January 2015

Sub-Genres of Teen Drama


Youth Drama


  • Focus on the social dilemmas faced by the main, often male character 
  • Popular with teenage audiences
  • The character is often rebellious and or in conflict with others, often older people
  • This focuses on the difficulties of adolescent experience
  • Youth as difficult or a problem
High School Drama

  • Became popular in the 70s, 80s and 90s, with lots of variations within the sub-genre.
  • Focuses on the socialisation of teenagers and young adults by institutions such as school, college and the home
  • They often, but not always, celebrate the idea of being young or youth as fun.
  • Often girl centered, but might focus on a male lead love interest.
  • They tend to focus on changes, make-overs and or conflict within social groups or so called cliques at school.

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