Ethnicity Clip Analysis

By: Nathan on 12:04

At the very start of the clip we are presented with an establishing shot featuring a white male on a lounger and a black male in a suit serving him. This is the stereotypical role of a black male, this not only links to the stereotype but also links in with some historical values as well. This shot is accompanied by the sound of water and gentle music giving the impression that the setting is in a spa or pool area, this helps to set the scene for the viewer.

Then in a long shot panning across the pool area wit the black male we as viewers get to see the pool area for the first time, there are columns and the water is high-up in the pool giving the place a luxurious atmosphere. 
The pool's natural blue lighting is then enhanced by the editing this represents a hygienic and clean feel to the atmosphere. 
The next part of the scene is crucial as it backs up the black males stereotypical role. He is seen to be walking quite fast, this represents that the guests, who largely see him as inferior to them, expect him to do the tasks really quickly.

Subsequently an over the shoulder shot follows the now full length conversation of the black assistant and a young guest that is also seen to be of black origin. The younger man is wearing swimming shorts which largely represent the colours of the Jamaican flag, also making ethnicity clear. This guest then proceeds to use stereotypical (for his ethnic group) language including words such as "Bro" and "Ganja". The older male character appears to be hugely uncomfortable in the scenario as his body language is tense and he is giving short if any answers. 
This is a perfect case of the male wanting to satisfy both the friend and his employers needs.

We then proceed to see to cleaner type ladies, they appear to be of eastern European origin. This is an example of the drama using a very common stereotype that eastern Europeans will do little jobs that pay little money purely because they cant afford no to.

Once the women have entered the oriental looking male customers room they decide to accept his bribe to perform a strip show, agin this backs up the image that they will do anything for money. 
Once the man starts the sexual upbeat music and the two women start to strip we are shown close-ips of his face where we can clearly see his mouth slightly open as to suggest that he is attracted to the women. Furthermore this links to the idea of the male gaze as he is using the women for there sexual (object) appeal alone. 
Another aspect to this scene and the representation of ethnicity in this clip is that he is from Japan/China this is using the stereotype that Chinese/Japanese people are intelligent and have a lot of money. This is further backed up by the fact she says he is a regular meaning that he has either a lot of money or a brilliant job, both of which go together. This all goes to represent his superiority over the two women.
The music then picks up pace,one of the two women is very uncomfortable by now in the situation. The music could represent the pace of her thoughts, body and heart.

Subsequently a mid shot featuring two white males along with people of mixed ethnicities in the background is shown, the people in the background are blurred out, which could have been done to represent the fact that the white people are more :important" than them and have control over the situation.

In one of the last shots we see that an Italian and British chef are arguing, the British chef is seen to be quite chubby, calm and relatively passive. On the other hand the Italian chef is seen to be passionate, thin and agressive, both of these chefs are the stereotypical people from both of their nationalities.