Presenter(s)
Tamara J. Hughes
Abstract
Following recent attention being given to gender values seen within popular culture, more scholars are taking the time to consider the role that films play in communicating these values. Given this attention, this analysis hopes to look at feminist themes within two films written and produced by Greta Gerwig (Little Women and Lady Bird). I propose to use a communication analysis using perspectives of both feminist criticism and fantasy theme analysis to uncover and understand the use of themes throughout the two films. This analysis hopes to gain understanding of the communication methods that Greta Gerwig imposes in her films to communicate feminist values with the audience.
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department
Communication Studies
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Adam Gaffey
Location
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Start Date
4-23-2026 1:00 PM
End Date
4-23-2026 2:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
2a=1pm-2pm
Poster Number
23
A Feminist Analysis of Greta Gerwig’s Little Women and Lady Bird
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Following recent attention being given to gender values seen within popular culture, more scholars are taking the time to consider the role that films play in communicating these values. Given this attention, this analysis hopes to look at feminist themes within two films written and produced by Greta Gerwig (Little Women and Lady Bird). I propose to use a communication analysis using perspectives of both feminist criticism and fantasy theme analysis to uncover and understand the use of themes throughout the two films. This analysis hopes to gain understanding of the communication methods that Greta Gerwig imposes in her films to communicate feminist values with the audience.
Comments
Hughes, Tamara J