Sociology
Event Title
Gendered Role Portrayal and Marvel Superheros
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
Sociology
Start Date
11-4-2014 10:45 AM
End Date
11-4-2014 12:30 PM
Sponsor
Curt Bergstrand (Bellarmine University)
Description
The popular Marvel Avenger Movies were examined for their different portrayals of gender roles. This study is a replication of a study which focused on the Disney Princess movies. Each film was coded for different behavioral characteristics and the climatic outcomes. Both the male and female heroes were examined and recorded.
Gendered Role Portrayal and Marvel Superheros
Indianapolis, IN
The popular Marvel Avenger Movies were examined for their different portrayals of gender roles. This study is a replication of a study which focused on the Disney Princess movies. Each film was coded for different behavioral characteristics and the climatic outcomes. Both the male and female heroes were examined and recorded.