Midterm Literature Review : Media Analysis All the following questions must be answered – (5-6 pages , 10 points)
You will focus on a movie or television show to analyze how the characters are portrayed based on the ideas you have read about femininity and masculinity, including race, class and ethnicity. You must integrate at least 5 articles we have read in class and apply the respective theory or argument to the film/show you choose to discuss.
Describe the film’s/television show’s characters.
What are the relationships between the characters?
Who is in charge and how do you know this?
How are the ideas you have read about in class reflected in the movie/show?
What messages does the movie send to the viewer about gender, sexuality, race and class in terms of work?
Who is qualified to do what jobs?
What jobs are most valuable in the movie/show