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“Truly Madly Deeply” by One Direction

The third song I will be looking at is “Truly Madly Deeply” off of the Take Me Home album. In contrast to the previous two songs (Midnight Memories and Live…

Laura Pergolizzi’s stereotypes based off of her Instagram

Laura Pergolizzi’s Instagram is the media being used. At 1.4m followers, she started posting on Instagram on October 16, 2012.  Lesbian stereotypes seen: Butch appearance Shorter hair No…

Tom Daley’s stereotypes based off of his Instagram

Based off of Tom Daley’s Instagram, he has 3.5m followers, 1,894 posts, and started posting on it May 6th, 2012. Gay stereotypes seen: Artsy- knitting Fashion sense Dresses…

Kelsea Ballerini- Half of My Hometown

Throughout the song, Half of my Hometown by Kelsea Ballerini, discusses the stereotypical actions between the different genders.  Through the lyrics: Half of my high school fell in…

Luke Combs- Forever After All

I will be analyzing the song Forever After All by Luke Combs. This song talks about how “nothing lasts forever,” Blue jeans dont stay new batteries wear out…

Time Magazine: Person of the Year 2003

This year was one of war in Iraq, where 1.4 million men and women invaded and captured Saddam Hussein. Many people appeared overjoyed with this choice for person…

The Bechdel Test: Season 2, Episode 1: Re-Launch

The FOX television series New Girl, specifically Season 2, Episode 1 titled Re-Launch   Gender representations:   It seems the episode is all about Schmidt and his rebranding…

Time Magazine: Person of the Year 2002

Our first group of women on the cover!  After the events that occurred in September of the past year, the country was in shock and nervous about what…

Grey’s Anatomy S17 E1: “All Tomorrow’s Parties”

Vic is gullible when she comes to Jackson’s with only a coat on and nothing else when he told her to as a joke  Carina is showing dominance…

Grey’s Anatomy S16 E21: “Put On a Happy Face”

Owen is showing dominance over Tom when he asked him for time off from his wedding Catherine yelling at DeLuca when they are taking Richard home is her…

Top 20 Female Rock Songs of The 80s: “Bad Reputation” by: Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

As “Your Tango” website states “Another rocker chick legacy, this song is all about taking any reputation you have, turning it on its head, and sticking it to…

Top 20 Rock Songs of The 80s: “Living on a Prayer” by: Bon Jovi

Although this song is not particularly a part of the standard 80s rock formula, it takes on gendered roles. Masculinity:  Head of household- Tommy whispers Baby, it’s okay,…

I feel good when things are going wrong

Artist: Garbage Song: Only Happy when it rains Lyrics Overview: This analysis explores female-fronted punk/alternative rock bands and how their top song expresses emotions. I will be using…

Song #4: C’mon C’mon

The fourth song in One Direction’s “Take Me Home” album is a fun, upbeat tune about letting loose and letting go of one’s responsibilities while describing the relationship…

Leave me alone and leave me to die

Artist: Scarlet Demore Song: Peaches Lyrics Overview: This analysis explores female-fronted punk/alternative rock bands and how their top song expresses emotions. I will be using The Sex-Role Perspective…

Song #3: Little Things

This song, unlike the first and second songs, is completely and utterly wholesome. “Little Things” talks about a girl’s insecurities, flaws, and the fact that the boy(s) in…

Avatar: The Last Airbender; Season 1 Episode 4 and the Beckdel Test

We test the Bechdel Test on another episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and this is how it went Are there women in the episode: Katara Suki Do…

Avatar: The Last Airbender; Season 2 Episode 8 and the Beckdel Test

This episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender passes the Bechdel Test and it is amazing to see that it is passing the test since most movies and shows…

Gender Roles in The Longest Ride

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…

Gender Roles in He’s Just Not That Into You

The media I will be analyzing will be the movie, He’s Just Not That Into You.  The opening scene of this movie is a perfect example of gender…