The media I will be analyzing is the movie 13 Going on 30. In this post I will be outlining the stereotypical gender roles given to us by the sex role perspective portrayed in the film by the two main characters: Jenna and Matt:

Jenna: 

  • Jenna’s Character is very naive, childlike, and gullible
  • Jenna loves children 
  • Not susceptible to flattery
  • Does not use harsh language
  • Soft spoken 
  • Warm 
  • Shy 
  • Sympathetic and eager to soothe hurt feelings 
  • When Jenna is younger, she wishes to be popular and admired by the boys in her grade

Matt:

  • Very charming 
  • Young Matt is always trying to help Jenna in any way he can, wants to be her “hero”
  • Self reliant and very independent, especially with his career 
  • Matt defends his own beliefs, even if they aren’t “cool”
  • Strong personality

Shared by: Ella Tristani
Image Credit: https://www.amazon.com/13-Going-Special-Andy-Serkis/dp/B0002C4JI0