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Sexy Robots: A Perpetuation Of Patriarchy, Ashlyn Des Roches Mar 2017

Sexy Robots: A Perpetuation Of Patriarchy, Ashlyn Des Roches

Communication Studies

This feminist critique looks into the way that gender, specifically females, are portrayed in some of Hollywood's top films involving Artificial Intelligence: Blade Runner, Her, and Ex Machina. These movies work as a perpetuation of patriarchal ideologies while maintaining the objectification and hypersexuality of women as normalized behaviors. Additionally, while some forms of empowerment are conveyed, the features illustrate women merely on a spectrum of extreme behavior; due to Heuristics and Cultivation Theory, these misrepresentations can be associated with women outside the surrealist realm of the depicted artificially intelligent worlds.


#Likeagirl: Realizing The Communicative Potential Of Fourth Wave Feminism, Samantha Keville Jun 2016

#Likeagirl: Realizing The Communicative Potential Of Fourth Wave Feminism, Samantha Keville

Communication Studies

Although the notion of feminism has existed among humanity for centuries, it continues to remain one of the most ambiguous and controversial terms in today's society. Throughout history, there have been numerous efforts enacted among humanity aimed at honing women's rights, typically falling under the categories of first, second, and third wave feminism. Recent discussion has taken place regarding the emergence of a new wave of feminism existing today, known as fourth wave feminism. Fourth wave feminism is a movement characterized by the utilization of technology to enhance feminist ideals. Many companies have developed an association with the feminist movement …


“Betches,” “Slams,” And Gender Construction: Satire (Mis)Use In Total Frat Move And Betches Love This, Jenna Gollands Mar 2015

“Betches,” “Slams,” And Gender Construction: Satire (Mis)Use In Total Frat Move And Betches Love This, Jenna Gollands

Communication Studies

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Brave: A Feminist Perspective On The Disney Princess Movie, Danielle Morrison Jun 2014

Brave: A Feminist Perspective On The Disney Princess Movie, Danielle Morrison

Communication Studies

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Popular Culture And The Feminist Ideal: A Feminist Critique Of Home Box Office's "Sex And The City", Koryna Zendejas Jun 2011

Popular Culture And The Feminist Ideal: A Feminist Critique Of Home Box Office's "Sex And The City", Koryna Zendejas

Communication Studies

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Rhetorical Construction Of Gender: How Women Are Portrayed In Popular Music Today, Stephanie Colleen Yocum Jun 2010

Rhetorical Construction Of Gender: How Women Are Portrayed In Popular Music Today, Stephanie Colleen Yocum

Communication Studies

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