This document summarizes some of the dominant representations of social groups in a romance film. It discusses how women are represented as more emotional than intellectual. Young females are often shown as dependent in relationships and having to overcome obstacles to be with their partner. Another common representation is that young female characters are often affected by events and actions. The dominant ideologies represented are that females are vulnerable, dependent and passive compared to males, who are in control and the drivers of events.
![Dominant Representation ,[object Object]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)