In both movies Shame and Crocodile Hunter, from the images predominantly displayed, it is not difficult to assume that the Australian lifestyle could be incor

The incorrect image portrayed by the media has made overseas viewers believe that all Australians are some what like the typical Australian. In the text “Shame” It is obvious that the individual man was described as rapist, aggressive, tanned, who would use slang and who would wear stubby shorts, singlet, thongs and sit around the pub all day, the men also have a negative attitude towards women. The “Crocodile Hunter” describes the typical Australian as a dirty blond, robust, tough, unkempt appearance and uses slang. In both texts there are two different types of women, one is the hard working and unattractive dags and the other is the good looking and relaxed women. The media has visualized Australia and it citizens as simple minded people who jump to conclusions. The media would never mention that Australia is a multicultural society, I say this because most of Mount Lawley Senior High School is made up of different nationalities. These appearances above are incorrect and the media should not be able to portray our country in that way.

rectly envisaged. Watching these movies, most

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