You will complete a critical analysis of one of the topics we explored this semester in our Women and Media course. We have had some spirited discussions on each of the topics listed below on the inequalities, patriarchal dominance, social and cultural norms and what seems at times, solidified ideologies that have plagued women in America and the greater world and the media’s influence on them. We have explored each topic with different forms of texts from different critics and explored their analysis – texts are defined as: videos, movies, various articles/handouts to support our critical exploration.

You will now take on the role of media critic/theorist and will build an argument that presents your results on one of the topics below. You will explore the cultural and societal norms surrounding women’s images in media in all its forms that help perpetuate, and even in some cases solidify, the ideology of patriarchy. You will also argue that in recent years norms are shifting and even resisting, evolving and create new norms for women in the fight against patriarchal dominance. For the topic you choose, you will present an argument including — historical context, the current state (where things stand now), and what has changed in society and media that has helped with any evolution of norms. Remember, this argument has to be made with references and examples of media text. You will need to research and have stats and examples that do not include the ones I presented to you.  Lastly, I would like your theory and prediction on where you see women’s image in your topic heading, (including social media) trends.

THE TOPIC IS WOMEN IN FILM/TV

The references are below, some will be attached

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/women-in-film-representation-female-protagonists-2018-mans-celluloid-world-study-a8786616.html

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/11/geena-davis-institute-women-girls-are-stereotyped-sexualized-hollywood/

https://youtu.be/Gj2pWl1vjCY

https://youtu.be/B2PddIma3LQ

https://youtu.be/ha97-2Bbz0g