The media I will be analyzing is the movie The Longest Ride. 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, Luke and Sophia. 

Luke:

  • Luke is a professional bull rider, a very masculine sport. He is portrayed as very athletic and brave for doing this. 
  • Luke is very assertive, he asks Sophia on many dates and is very consistent 
  • Luke acts as a leader and a hero, he saves Ira from dying in a car accident 
  • Luke is extremely competitive and ambitious with bull riding, throughout the movie he is working to become in the top 5 bull riders in the world. 

Sophia:

  • Sophia is in a sorority 
  • Does not use harsh language, very soft spoken
  • Sophia doesn’t call Luke back right away, she doesn’t want to seem desperate. 
  • Gentle with Ira
  • She is very warm, sensitive, and understanding

Shared by: Ella Tristani
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