Lynn University Communications Euphoria Series Paper

Analysis Paper II: Media Analysis:Media Analysis: The series I chose is (EUPHORIA). This 3000-3500 word paper should briefly describe the story and provide an analysis of the gender representations. Integrate at least 5 gender communication concepts we have learned in class and show how they can be applied to the movie/series. Follow the guidelines below:

1. Describe and analyze the text. Consider the language, conversation and nonverbal messages present in the gender representations in the movie/series.
2. Compare and contrast how people of different genders are represented in your movie/series.
3. Compare and contrast the discursive and non-discursive (verbal and non-verbal) gender representations in your movie/series.
4. Use at least five of the concepts/theories learned in class to analyze the gender representations in the movie/series. Describe each concept or theory and provide examples from your movie/series.

1. Interpersonal theories- psychodynamic theory, social learning theory, cognitive development theory, gender constancy, gender schema
2. Culture theories – anthropological theory, symbolic interaction
3. Critical theories – standpoint theory, queer performative theory
4. Biological theories – sex chromosomes, hormonal activity, brains tructure
5. Brain structure and development

1. Evaluate of the role of the media in framing and prioritizing private and public issues as a consequence of how gender is represented in your movie/series.Explain how/why these images matter, and if necessary, what change do you recommend?

Paper must be uploaded to Canvas in Word format. Please write your last name and first initial in the file name.

Grading: The papers will be evaluated based on the ability to use the terms correctly (giving both an accurate definition of each term and a correct application), provide an insightful analysis, as well as based on good and correct writing style. (3000-3500 words)