The study of cinematic discourse as well as gender stereotypes in cinematic discourse is an urgent topic among modern researchers. In our study we are going to trace the plot-lines of the film “Sleepless in Seattle” to see if it “fits” the general plot-pattern of “chick flicks”.īesides we are going to examine the cinematic discourse of “Sleepless in Seattle” in order to identify gender stereotypes and classify them into “fair” and “distorted”. These steps may vary from film to film, but the essence remains the same. For a “chick flick” such lines, or steps, are: 1.
Like any other genre a “chick flick” has specific lines according to which the plot develops. Starting from the end of the 19th century, when there was the so-called “first wave of feminism”, and continuing with the “third wave” that rose in the late 1990s, the attention to a woman as an individual does not wane. Of particular interest is the study of the feminine stereotype and this is no coincidence. Of greatest interest for our study is the opposition gender – sex, where sex is a congenital binary feature and gender is a feature constructed by society ( Prosuntsova, 2010). Such interest, of course, attracts the attention of philologists-linguists to the linguistic, textual side of the film – film text and cinematic discourse.īesides other aspects of research of cinematic discourse identifying the gender component in this type of discourse seems very up to date. Works of art, filming, audiovisual effects and even moviegoers are being researched. Keywords: Cinematic discourse chick flick distorted stereotypes fair stereotypes gender stereotypes Sleepless in Seattle IntroductionĬurrently much attention is paid to the cultural space of the film industry, which is due to both the emergence of new iconic personalities in this area and genre diversity, the “widening” of the cultural range of this sphere. The article concludes that the cinematic discourse of “Sleepless in Seattle”, which includes verbal, non-verbal components, intertext, the role of moviegoers, criticism, and the director has a dominant feminine trait. The study found the presence of both fair and distorted gender stereotypes in the discourse of “Sleepless in Seattle” as an example of “chick flicks”. The article notes that the cinematic discourse of “chick flicks” is a reflection of gender stereotypes (especially feminine-colored). The work shows that the plot of “Sleepless in Seattle”, as a prominent representative of the “chick flicks”, corresponds to the clichéd formula of “chick flicks”: 1. Of greatest interest for our study is the opposition sex – gender, where sex is the “innate binary sign” and gender is the “sign constructed by society.” The material was the cinematic discourse of the film “Sleepless in Seattle”.
So, snuggle up with a delicious Valentine's Day snack and stream one (or more) of the best Valentine's Day movies.The article studies the cinematic discourse of “chick flicks” (from the English “chick flick” – a film about relationships, love, etc., which attracts mainly women) to identify gender stereotypes, as well as the general patterns of plotting “female films”. Whether it's snowing outside or you're spending this Valentine's Day in warmer weather, these romantic movies will deliver on the cozy vibes.
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