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Representation of women - weak, damsel in distress

Why have people complained about it? - Considering Jennifer Lawrence's character Mistique is represented in the film as capable to look after herself. However, in the poster released, Lawrence is represented as the stereotypical 'Damsel in Distress' character that women normally take the role of in other superhero films such as The Avengers. ]]> 2016-07-05 15:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/115958923 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/115959544 2016-07-05 15:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/115959544 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/115959549 2016-07-05 15:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/115959549 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116708133 How are women in sci-fi represented in the media?

]]> 2016-07-20 17:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116708133 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116708258 Representation -  strong, independent, powerful 
Why has LucasFilms done this? - 

• To show equality in women and shows how powerful feminism is getting within society. 
• Casting this powerful figure in the film suggests that they're trying to attract a more feminist audience so that their audience expands and isn't just the majority of men that watch Star Wars.
• The dialogue between Rey and Han Solo represents her independency as she's passive and shows that she's not defined by the permission of men. 
• The majority of the public is bored of seeing Disney stories end in marriage and is all about romance. Rey taking the lead role and the fact that there's no really romantic connection between her and any other character shows how she doesn't need a man to survive on her own.
•  Could this be a token role along with Princess Leia and Captain Phasma?

]]> 2016-07-20 17:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116708258 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116708887 1. Rey's role in The Force Awakens is a 'game changer'.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/dec/30/star-wars-is-a-game-changer-awakening-the-feminist-force-in-little-girls-everywhere

2. 'Leia is not enough'
http://www.wired.com/2013/02/opinion-star-wars-females-media/

3. How the role of women in Star Wars has evolved.
http://www.firstpost.com/living/the-feminism-is-strong-with-this-one-star-wars-the-force-awakens-reinforces-gender-balance-in-pop-culture-2568062.html

4. 'Why Rey 'The Force Awakens' Is The Feminist Hero We've All Been Waiting For'
http://www.bustle.com/articles/130516-why-rey-in-the-force-awakens-is-the-feminist-hero-weve-all-been-waiting-for

5. How does 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' represent women.
http://screenprism.com/insights/article/what-does-star-wars-the-force-awakens-tell-us-about-its-representation

]]> 2016-07-20 18:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116708887 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116709580 2016-07-20 18:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116709580 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116710417 1. 'The women are the heroes'
http://www.bustle.com/articles/163437-x-men-apocalypse-puts-its-superhero-women-front-center-in-a-truly-satisfying-way]]> 2016-07-20 18:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116710417 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116710814 Representation - the fact that Rey defeated Kylo shows how powerful she is as a woman and that impacts on the audience as it shows them how women don't need men to save them as sometimes it's them saving the men. ]]> 2016-07-20 18:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/116710814 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/117705620 representation - strong, independent, didnt have anyone with her to save her which shows how powerful her character really is. ]]> 2016-08-08 12:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/117705620 hollyswain https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/120260858 Magazine article promoting a new sci-fi film,  a woman being the main role and representing her as independent and powerful on the cover. ]]> 2016-08-29 10:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hollyswain/coursework/wish/120260858