Gender Roles Issues in Films By: Susan Martinez, Christina Posselli, Chantelle Finai, and Anna Pinto

Gender Roles Issues Traditional Gender Roles Reversed Gender Roles Films : Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Pretty Woman, Mrs. Doubtfire, Legally Blonde, and Hairspray

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Gender Role Reversal: Personality Traits Relationship Differences Reaction to the break-up Weapon size

Pretty Women o Not as traditional, but commonly known Gender roles: o Edward: Traditional divorced wealthy business man. o Vivian: A hooker hired by Edward as an escort. o Edward is clearly the more traditional character o Edwards gets Vivian off the streets. o He takes Vivian shopping o Haves her stay with him o Takes her out o Takes care of her o Pays for everything

Legally Blonde Traditionally she is seen as a “dumb blonde” with no common sense

Hair Spray Traditional family roles Lead actor roles reversed- as mom is played by John Travolta

Mrs. Doubtfire Movie begins with traditional roles gender roles Eventually switches through reversed gender roles