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" A fighter, a killer, a survivor, she fights boys, and even rescues boys." - Samantha Ellis To what extent do films like the 'The Hunger Games' films prove that gender stereotypes are being increasingly subverted in the film industry? The issue of gender inequality has long been debated in the media, especially in regards to how genders are represented in film. Through the years, it has become common knowledge, to some extent even the status quo that female characters in film have specific roles with specific criteria that audiences expect them to follow, based on the fact that they are female. To support this particular argument, one historical text that this investigation will focus on is Disney's first feature film, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' from 1937, as throughout the entire film, the eponymous character encompasses every female stereotype that society reinforces. However, as much as this film suggests that gender stereotypes are n

Question – no problem you’ve focused on gender stereotypes rather than just feminism – and your plan follows that. Just make sure your research addresses both feminism and masculinity. Introduction – I like the quote – use it above the question? For the intro, lay out argument, primary text and any secondary/historical texts. Present your angle/hypothesis. You can mention a theory or two but don’t go into detail – save that for later. 250 words. Section 1 – historical text. Good start – that works with the question, Snow White is ideal for this and shows real research and film history. Get some textual analysis in here if you can. 250 words. Section 2 – Primary text: The Hunger Games. Textual analysis. Media key concepts etc. Quotes/reviews etc. Research quotes on Katniss and Hunger Games. 500 words. Section 3 – more historical/secondary texts. Calamity Jane. This looks great but make sure to do in-depth analysis – does it actually challenge gender expectations from the

To what extent do films such as the 'The Hunger Games' film series prove that gender stereotypes are being increasingly subverted in the film industry? Introduction (200 words) " A fighter, a killer, a survivor, she fights boys, and even rescues boys."- https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/aug/12/why-hunger-games-killer-katniss-is-a-great-female-role-model "Do images of self-sufficient girls signal feminist progress in terms of gender stereotypes?" - 'Hunting Girls', Kelly Oliver, 2016 Section 1 (250 words) Historical Text 1 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) This section will address an example of a film that explicitly reinforces gender stereotypes, male and female. "Snow White gives the message to young girls that your duties are cleaning and enjoying it, taking care of others, and waiting for a prince to save you."  https://disneyanalysis.weebly.com/female-stereotypes.html &qu