Naslov
Portrayal of Female Detectives in American TV Crime Dramas: Critical reading of Castle, Cold Case and Jessica Jones

Autori
Šimić, Ana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Ocjenski radovi, diplomski rad, diplomski

Fakultet
Odjel za anglistiku

Mjesto
Zadar

Datum
05.03

Godina
2020

Stranica
50

Mentor
Lukić, Marko ; Bukač, Zlatko

Ključne riječi
female detectives, representation, stereotypes, gender

Sažetak
The topic regarding the representation of female detectives in literary works but also in TV shows has been present for years now. The way many writers, directors and producers choose to depict female characters, as well as the role they occupy, has brought many questions about the female position in the world, especially in the fields of so-called male occupation. The task of this paper was to analyse the role of three female detectives, Kate, Lilly, and Jessica, in contemporary American TV’s crime dramas Castle, Cold Case, and Jessica Jones. This paper examined the way in which female detectives are depicted considering their gender, sex, identity, relation to masculinity and femininity and their relationship with the male part of the crime investigation community. The study showed that three detectives defy gendered stereotypes and beliefs to a certain extent. They refuse to act in accordance with society’s will and need and they challenge boundaries which have been made during years. However, by changing already learned rules, three detectives are still submitted to the hidden role of victims which decreases their independence and subjects them to traditional values and beliefs

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filologija

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