The three films Gittell analyses to make his argument clear about American’s New Favorite Villian Is a Rich Guy are Lone Ranger, White House Down, and Iron Man 3. For example, in the film White House Down, Gittell demonstrates how our “new enemy of the moment…doesn’t come from overseas” (478). Gittell indicates that our enemies do not necessary need to be from a foreign country, but that our enemies can be among us. In the film, White House Down, the White House is under attack by 2 domestic terrorist “one is a white supremacist, and another is a disgruntled ex soldier” (479). The whole purpose behind the attack on the White House is to show how greed can lead to a profitable war for the sole purpose to put money into the pockets of corrupt…
The movie Crash, written and directed by Paul Haggins, shows many forms of diversity, stereotyping and racism. Each race is represented throughout the movie and blatantly displays racial discrimination and ethnocentrism.…
The first scene of the movie, in which Tariq and Sparks are together in the car, demonstrates that Hollywood movies portrays African-Americans men as criminals. In this scene, while driving by, Sparks smokes weed, even though he doesn’t know what kind of drug it is, and Tariq advises him the best drugs he could get. “… I call that Alice in Wonderland. You’d be lost like Alicia out this bitch” (Tariq). Next, they start talking about “horny women” and how easy they can get any women they want. After few miles the car stops in an abandoned warehouse, then, they get out of the car and Sparks puts a black mask on, Tariq thinks he is exaggerating on using a mask. Then, they open the truck, and there is a black man tie up and gagged. The man begs…
The movie Mississippi Masala is about an Indian man Jay and his family which consisted of his wife and his daughter Mina. Jay and his family was suddenly forced to pick up and move out of Uganda. Jay was highly upset with this sudden decision because Uganda was all he knew. The Indian family then moved to Mississippi. Jay wrote to the Government almost every day hoping that he would get his home back. While in Mississippi Mina fell in love with an African man, Demetrius who was the manager of a carpet cleaning company. Mina met Demetrious when she ran into his car after coming from the grocery store. When Mina and Demetrious relationship was exposed it became a problem for her parents and her family. They tried to stop them from seeing each other. This also became a problem for his family because this exposure caused a downfall in Demetrius’ business. Mina could not bear the pain of living and not seeing or speaking to Demetrius, while her and her family was packing up to move back to Uganda Mina stole her cousin car to sneak off and see Demetrius. Mina and Demetrius decided to run away and they both telephoned their parents about their decision. During all of this excitement Mina’s father was still trying to win his case with Uganda’s Government. He went back to his hometown alone and he found out that his back African brother/best friend, Okala whom he grew up with died. After hearing this news Jay finally accepted his lost and decided to forget about the situation, move on and make his wife happy. He told her home is where the heart is and his heart is with her.…
Movies and television always priority man as strong and dominate. There are not many media portrayals that change the character of male. Men are still glorified for the sexual actives, non commitment and re-lack attitude of life. There are limited amount of films that deceits man in a different stereotypical life than the macho man. However, movies like She’s Out of My League has a very timid, fragile and nerdy male lead. His character tries to get the attention of beautiful, successful and desirable woman. The gender role differences in the movies tries to show the progression in media depiction. The movie was different because the male is not outwardly attractive and very clumsy. His brother represents the typical meat headed, unintelligent…
Let’s celebrate #WCW with Director Ava DuVernay (@directher). In many ways, WAT follows in her footsteps. Like DuVernay, we’re on a quest to highlight people of color and their underrepresented voices and stories, but through an art and travel series that dismantles mainstream colonization narratives. As a woman of color myself, DuVernay a leading example of what diversity in filmmaking looks like, and I can’t wait to learn more from her.…
In Binnie’s novel, Nevada, the author demonstrates what it is like living as a transgender and the challenges they face every day. Many transgender people often face all sorts of discrimination. Basic needs such as shelter and feeling of security are rejected from them. The transition itself causes a huge impact on their lives from attaining a career to creating healthy relationships with their surrounding people. They may be held back from making life decisions for their future. The difficulties they face every day are critical social structures that force them to try to be part of a binary of gender, which is only male and female, and must be performed throughout their lives. This takes this community through a journey to unravel themselves…
Since my childhood, the protagonists were always exemplary individuals. When presented with the idea of the “Gray Area”, I quickly refuted and responded that there were only “good guys” and “bad guys”. At least, that’s how I thought it had to be.…
Gender stratification is a phenomenon in which the unequal aspects of social, and economic life are highlighted and explored between genders. When looking at gender stratification we are aiming to get an understanding as to how and why society has placed us in these roles, and how over time we are going beyond, and breaking the seams of these societal expectations, redefining the gender roles. Gender stratification is important to understand because when we are self-aware of this issue, change can then come about. The idea of equality among the genders has long been talked about, and much has progress has been made however, there is still work to be done. There are an array of topics you can research when looking at gender stratification, and…
A bold statement for recognition of talent, the Oscar Award has become one of the most coveted awards in the film industry. Simply being nominated for an Oscar carries it's own prestige. Every year, actors, film crews and fans alike anticipate nominations and winners for each category. A curious trend continues to arise with the annual Oscar nominees and winners. Not since 2004's Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby, has a film featuring a strong lead female character won their Oscar nomination. In fact, of the eight nominees for Best Picture every year, 3 films – at most – featuring strong female leads are nominated. The use of female stereotypes in films could account for this continued trend. The film industry perpetuates stereotypes of females…
There is a lack of diversity in American sitcoms regarding the main cast of each show. Most shows have diversity however, the crucial roles are not accessible to most. These shows that have dominantly white casts, the recurring roles for people of color are limited. If there is someone of color, maybe they will stick around for one or two seasons tops, before replacing them. For years TV shows have been reinforcing white supremacy by displaying the main casts as predominately white Caucasians.…
Recruitment, selection and diversity are terms that we in today’s society normally do not go together in the same sentence, let alone in sports organizations. Although recent gains in intercollegiate athletics have been made with regards to diversity, college and conference administration still have to make strides to give minority more chances in attaining upper-level management positions in intercollegiate athletics.…
Diversity in america is a trademark of the beauty in our country. Without diversity, America wouldn’t be what it is today. A country that is an obvious reflection of the multiple cultures it contains. The rise and struggle of the African-Americans, The Spanish, Asian, and European immigrants who have all come to the U.S. and contributed to a diverse country. Chinese resturaunts, Soccer, Spanish music, There are so many diverse things that we love. With myself being a part of the Diverse community, it has shown me that being different doesn’t matter. Whether you’re Black, White, or Guynease, anyone can be accepted and become a good friend.…
One thing all Americans have in common is diversity. Having diversity causes Americans to work together and form a bond and treat everyone as they would like to be treated. We also have our freedom in common. Everyone has rights of speech, religion, press, etc. so everyone can define who they are and who we will become. Everyone has different ideas as to what being an American means, but to me it means that we have individuality, that we take pride on our country, and that we can be opportunists.…
The United States of America is made up of several different races, religions, and ethnicities, as well as men and women of different ages, and sexual orientations. This makes the United States one of the most diverse nations on earth. It is estimated between the years 2010 to 2050 minorities will increase from 36% to 54% of the population. (Schaefer, p. 4, 2012)(p.4). Immigration is the main reason for this estimate. It is estimated that in 2050, 67 million people will be immigrants and another 47 million people will be the children of immigrants. (The "Pew Research Center") (2012). While there are benefits of such a diverse nation, the United States still faces many challenges, because of prejudice and discrimination.…