Richard (1997) writes, “there is nothing like Star Trek…Of all the universes of science fiction, the Star Trek universe is the most varied and extensive, and by all accounts the series is the most popular science fiction ever.” Star Trek is considered to be one of the most successful shows of American pop-culture till today. Consisting of decades of television and films, numerous novels and comics, and merchandise ranging from toys, games, clothing and more, Star Trek is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon
the different gender roles established in the movie. In the movie Katniss is not a traditional movie star girl. Katniss displays masculine qualities in the movie. She carries a bow and knows how to hunt. She fights and kills when she has too and that is what makes her a survivor. She would rather let her actions speak instead of words, just like a man does. Katniss keeps herself guarded and emotional unavailable to men. Then you have Peeta who does not display a normal movie star guy. Peeta’s family
Traditional gender roles are a relic of their time—when many women were forced to remain working in their homes, and told to listen to their husbands. Women were often subjugated to men, and sometimes treated in misogynistic ways. Women were not allowed to work, and were often told that their role was to be a homemaker and a mother. Men were also forced to conform to society’s idea of them: a strong, emotionless He-Man incarnate, the bread-winner and the head of the family. While society’s view
Having a massive impact on society, she has certainly de-constructed any limitations that exist in today's society. Firstly, the question of identity; gender, social class, age, race and sexual orientation. She encouraged society's different subcultures to create their own identity and not to conform, bringing them into the mainstream. A huge influential role model, and counter-hegemonic force, Madonna is power. She has re-invented herself
Star Trek was definitely a show ahead of its time. The shows’ creator, Gene Roddenberry, hired a unique cast for his characters that would be shown in a futuristic setting. With a Russian crewmember, Japanese crewmember, an African-American woman, and a vast spectrum of alien species, Star Trek extended the boundaries of race and gender equality by not being afraid to take on controversial topics in many of its episodes. Star Trek first aired on television in the 1960s, a time of great social changes
During the 1920s, America was living in a post-war ambiance which gave the USA a sense of superiority over other countries due to their victory. In a way, America reverted into becoming a teenager after its new found glory leading the country to rebellion. The 1920s granted the long fight against the selling and manufacturing of alcohol to take effect. To temperance advocates drinking was the symbol of all the corruptness in the cities. By banning intoxicating liquors, they hoped it would reduce
Many of the plays written by William Shakespeare have been adapted to films with much success. The comedies "The Taming of the Shrew" and “10 Things I Hate About You’ are good examples of this. Gender stereotypes have been around for hundreds of years. What it means to be masculine and what it means to be feminine has evolved and changed rapidly in the past several decades. In the beginning people believed that all males were the tough and strong and all females were weak, through further research
feminism and positivity surrounding the female body/form whilst at the same time commenting on the objectification of women throughout history. In S.O.S ‘Starification Object series’ Hannah Wilke is assumed to have taken on the celebrity role suggested from the title “star”. Many of her series titles consist of witty wordplay, as Wilke was fond of linguistic games and frequently engaged
Masculinity in School Ties Gender roles, learned through culture and society, are based on the perceived physiological and behavioral attributes of men and women. The roles of male film characters have mimicked, influenced and changed the perceived stereotypes of masculinity in society over time. The 1992 film ‘School Ties’, directed by Robert Mandell, is a ‘coming of age’ drama set in a privileged preparatory boys high school in 1950’s America . The film is filled with a gluttony of male characters
Cinematic Gender Inequality: Combating Female Stereotypes Grease, a nostalgic love story set in the 1950’s, is considered a classic by English and American critics, but it is not commonly known that a gender stereotype of female dependence on male presence takes place in the film. Jenni Veitch-Olson brings the stereotypes to light in her scholarly article entitled “’We Go Together’: Nostalgia, Gender, Class, and the London Reception of ‘Grease: A New '50s Rock 'N' Roll Musical.’” The most prevalent