Friday, April 17, 2009

House

In an episode of House, House has his eye on a massage therapist. She was attractive, with a tan, toned body and a big chest. She was very seductive, and he thought her to be sexy. These are characteristics of a common attractive female that would attract many males. Her curvy hour glass figure demonstrated a type of body most women try to obtain. She displayed dominance when House doubted her massage skills. She demanded, "Give me your hand." As she massaged it, he quickly stopped talking and concentrated on the feeling. Afterwards, she demanded him to take off his clothes. While she represents the popular physical look of a female, her dominant character represented masculinity.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Legally Blonde

In the movie Legally Blonde, a sorority girl, Elle Woods represents the common idea of a feminine girl. Her favorite color is pink, and most of her belongings are pink. Also, she owns a chihuahua, which she dresses up in different doggy clothes. This movie displays characteristics of the popular idea of a "girly" girl. She wears a new outfit everyday for her boyfriend hoping that he will propose. By dressing up for him, she hopes he will think she is extra pretty one day and decide to marry her. She strives to impress her boyfriend and does not go out in public in lazy clothes such as sweatpants.

Friday, April 3, 2009

One Tree Hill

During a recent episode of One Tree Hill, Payton discovers that her pregnancy could be dangerous to her health. There is a risk of her dying while giving birth to her child. Lucas, her husband, is hesitant on whether to pursue with this pregnancy. However, Payton is willing to risk her life for her child, and she insists on following through with it. This is due to her maternal instinct and willing to give up everything for a child she loves. This relates to the feminist quality of most mothers. They are caring and loving, and they are often willing to do anything that benefits their children. Payton does not act worried and does not have regrets with keeping the baby.