1. Research investigation
Writing style/structure
for content

2. Student question;
To what extent do woman adhere to
or subvert their stereotypical gender
roles in American films “The Devil
wears Prada and Erin Brockovich”
44/45 - A*

4. Writing style/structure
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An Informed statement
Evidence that the statement is informed
Apply statement to text – does it subvert
or conform?
Specific text analysis to provide
evidence

5. One could argue, woman in film are often represented within the work
place as having low profile jobs with limited skill sets, or merely being
housewives;
An informed statement which links to issues in the question
In family films from 1990-2010, 80.5% of all working characters are male
and 19.5 are female, which is a contrast from real world statistics, where
woman comprise 50% of the workforce: (7)
Evidence
Evidence that the statement is informed
The Devil wears Prada and Erin Brockovich subvert this primary view
through both protagonists being in high profile, powerful positions: a
magazine editor in chief and a file clerk at a law firm that pursues a
complex case. They are both confortable being in control and dominating
others.
Apply statement to the text, questioning does it subvert or conform?
A specific example of this in the narrative is demonstrated when…..
More detail, specific scene analysis to provide evidence