Sociology in cinema: Origins of social types in Turkish cinema

Abstract

There is a strong relationship between the social type concept in sociology and cinema. We can see representations of various social types in cinema films. Aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the social type concept in sociology and origins of social types in classically narrated Turkish films. After a general introduction, social type concept in sociology will be discussed first. Second, classical narrative structure will be examined. Then, we will examine character and type in cinema films. Finally, we will examine origins of social types in Turkish cinema.