Research investigation

Writing style/structure for

content

Student question;

To what extent do woman adhere to or subvert their

stereotypical gender roles in American films “The Devil

wears Prada and Erin Brockovich”

44/45 - A*

Writing style/structure

• An Informed statement• Evidence that the statement is

informed• Apply statement to text – does it

subvert or conform?• Specific text analysis to provide

evidence

One could argue, woman in film are often represented within the work place as having low profile jobs with limited skill sets, or merely being housewives; An informed statement which links to issues in the question

In family films from 1990-2010, 80.5% of all working characters are male and 19.5 are female, which is a contrast from real world statistics, where woman comprise 50% of the workforce: (7)EvidenceEvidence that the statement is informed

The Devil wears Prada and Erin Brockovich subvert this primary view through both protagonists being in high profile, powerful positions: a magazine editor in chief and a file clerk at a law firm that pursues a complex case. They are both confortable being in control and dominating others.Apply statement to the text, questioning does it subvert or conform?

A specific example of this in the narrative is demonstrated when…..More detail, specific scene analysis to provide evidence