Meaning of alternative
Alternative means to be involved in a music genre, subculture or fashion style that differs from the norm.
Some examples of alternative subcultures are:
- Goth
- Emo
- Punk
- Grunge
- New Romantic
Meaning of Chav
Chav means a young British person who is often loud and partakes in anti-social behaviour. The stereotypes surrounding chavs can differ based on the person’s gender.
| Stereotypes of female chavs | Stereotypes of male chavs |
| Athleisure wear Cheap, tacky jewellery Fake nails (usually acrylics) Hoop earrings Knock off designer handbags Messy buns Bleach blonde hair Extremely straight, damaged hair that’s caused the hair to look yellow Bad extensions Orange, cakey foundation Bad blending Concealer lips Block eyebrows Big fake lashes No blush Too much bronzer Messy eyeliner Matte makeup No eyeshadow (if there is any it’s hidden by the lashes) Fillers | Tracksuit Skinny jeans that are either too small or too big Chains Puffer jacket Expensive trainers that still look cheap Man bag Buzzcut Mullet Bad perm Barcode fringe (thin pieces of hair over the forehead that are separated) Slicked hair Big, messy eyebrows with a slit No makeup. |
Emo
Since me and my actor have decided that the subculture the character will be part of is emo, I’m going to research into the emo subculture, music genre and aesthetic.