The media I will be analyzing is the film: The Last Song. 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 main characters: Ronnie and Will.

Ronnie:

  • I would argue that Ronnie’s character in the beginning of the film defies typical female stereotypes that are given to us, but she later morphs into the more stereotypical girl. 
    • In the beginning… 
    • she uses a lot of harsh and foul language
    • Is very cold to her family, her dad and brother especially 
    • She acts out by stealing 
    • Hangs out with bad people
  • On the other hand, in the beginning…
    • She is very caring of the turtles 
    • Gentle with them
    • Sensitive towards them
  • Towards the end of the film..
    • She is very passionate 
    • Gentle 
    • Caring 
    • Closer with her family 
    • Loyal 
    • Soft spoken 
    • Uses less harsh words and language 

 

Will

  • Athletic 
    • Plays beach volleyball
  • Mascualine
  • Assertive 
    • With asking out ronnie and their whole relationship
  • Willing to take risks 
  • Self reliant 
    • Does not rely on his family at all

Shared by: Ella Tristani
Image Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Song_(2010_film)