introduction

Introduction key

·      State intentions

·      Introduce two texts

·      Separate different topics

·      Introduce theroies I will use

With reference to “Million Dolla Baby” and “Domino”, to what extent are Hollywood representations stereotyped?

In my research investigation I will be exploring the representations of women in the Hollywood films “Million Dolla Baby” and “Dominos” and will discuss if these are accurate stereotypes in society. The theories I will look at are: the male gaze, uses of gratification and feminism. My aims are to discuss, Do females have stereotypical gender roles, Are females takeing on masculin roles and Are females being objectified.

Aim 1: do females have stereotypical gender roles?

In a lot of mainstream films use stereotypical gender roles, so that the audience can quickly identify what role a character as in the film. the stereotypical roles for a women are that they are domesticated, this means the roles that they usually play are Housewives or mothers, they are often objectified as well.   a lot of the roles that women play in mainstream txts are to serve male characters, they are often waitress, or secretary. in the film Million Dolla Baby