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Barbara Risman, in expounding on the function of gender structures in society, notes that "As long as women and men see themselves as different kinds of people, then women will be unlikely to compare their life options to those of men. Therein lies the power of gender." (p. 432)

Relying on Risman, Bird, and Bennion-Nixon, offer an analysis of the ways gender functions in Encanto, Free Guy, Dark Waters, OR Vertigo. (I'd prefer Encanto) Choose just ONE film. In what ways do the central female characters fit into Risman's analysis, and in what ways might they challenge it? In what ways do the central male characters align with Bird's theories, and in what ways (if any) do they challenge her views?

Some general pointers:

• Write only in present tense.
• Double space your paper.
• Use character names when discussing character actions and actor names, not the actor's real name (I.E., if you're writing about Threat Level Midnight, the main character is Michael Scarn, NOT Michael Scott.)
• Always cite author ideas as well as quotations.
• ALWAYS include a works cited page.
• Italicize all film titles.
• You will be docked points for every day it is late. All essays will be submitted through Turnitin to check for plagiarism, so don't forget to cite your work where necessary.
• Since each short essay is only 500-750 words, I expect most of the writing to be your own. However, a Works Cited page is REQUIRED. You must cite all sources, including Belton, the required articles, and the movie.