1. Reinforce gender stereotypes
a.) Regina George from Mean Girls-
Regina George from Mean Girls reinforces the gender stereotype. She wears a lot of pink clothing which is a color which is usually attached with girls. Most of her conversations are about relationships which are associated with the traditional gender role of a girl.
b.) Madea-
Maddie reinforces the gender stereotype. This character perpetuates the stereotype of the angry and sassy black woman.
c.) Kurt Hummel from Glee-
Kurt Hummel from Glee reinforces the gender stereotype. He is the gay best friend which has become a common trope in modern-day television and film. They share screen time with their female heterosexual friends but usually in a supporting role that ranges from a relationship adviser to a fabulous fashion accessory.
2. Challenge gender stereotypes
a.) Katherine Johnson from Hidden Figures-
Katherine Johnson from Hidden Figures challenges gender stereotypes. This film depicts a smart and intelligent black woman.
b.) Doris Murphy from A league of their own-
The character Doris from "A league of their own" questions gender norms. This character defies gender preconceptions since it described how athletics changed in the 1940s with the introduction of female participants. Baseball in the Major Leagues was exclusively open to men during World War 2.
c.) Katniss Everdeen from Hunger Games -
Katniss Everdeen from Hunger Games challenges gender stereotypes. She is a fierce warrior who protects the people she loves. This alone challenges the gender stereotype because women are not typically portrayed in this way.
