Explain how ethnicity is represented in the clip

In this short clip of Hotel Babylon ethnicity is portrayed in a very stereotypical way.
To begin with we see a long shot of two males, one black and one white. The black male is working for the white male which could show a stereotype of how white men used to have more power and a higher status andliving luxurious lives. The camera pans and follows the black male, he is then approached by someone who is obviously a friend that has not been contacted in a while. It appears that the working male seems slightly uncomfortable and embarrassed. The guy that gets out of the pool explores stereotypes of a Jamaican-Dreadlocks, talking about cannabis etc. He also speaks in a Jamaican dialect using words such as "blud" and "innit" The difference between these two characters is known as a binary opposite. They are completely different characters-one smart, well presented, well spoken and the other in very little, casual clothing, speaking in a non English accent and quite scruffy.

Next we move on to a shot of two maids. Stereotypically maids are french, and we realise that when a conversation occurs between these two characters they clearly are not English and have some kind of eastern European accent. The maids conversation explains how the guest (who the audience will soon see) "pays double for double" obviously this is a sexual reference and again explores the stereotype of the french maid being submissive. As the audience are introduced to the maids client we see he is Japanese, this again is exploring ethnic stereotypes-the fact the oldish man seems interested in women a lot younger than his self and that he is wealthy. When the audience get a better view of the room we take notice it is extremely clean and tidy, again another stereotype of the Japanese. He also turns on a radio with a remote, I feel this is trying to show another stereotype as they are associated to love and be up to date with the latest technology. The music continues playing and moves smoothly on to the next scene...

This short scene is showing the stereotypes of British men. In this particular scene a man is on the toilet and a staff member has come to provide him with toilet role. As the staff member is calling the mans name we notice he is called Mr.Taylor which seems a very British name. As the man is complaining we also understand he is very well spoken but extrememly angry. Another two stereotypes of British men-being angry and posh. The fact the man had to get someone to fetch him the toilet roll also shows he is lazy, even after this has been given to him he seems ungrateful.

Following onto the next scene are a male and female. These are well spoken, suggesting they are perhaps well educated individuals. We also understand these characters are important and high up in the management of the hotel, this can be shown from the way they are speaking to there appearance. The characters are talking about their kitchen staff.