This document provides instructions for a short essay assignment asking students to examine one of the films from a provided list. Students are asked to analyze whether the selected film demonstrates any gender bias or stereotypes through the performances of masculine, feminine or neutral gender. They should consider elements like the portrayal of women, gender ratios of characters, relationship dynamics, and scenes involving sex or violence. Students must also determine whether the film passes the Bechdel Test. The document directs students to watch a specific movie file and answer the question.

1. Option #1. Examine one of the films listed under Module #3 on
the
M3 Gender Performances Movie Selections
page and write a short (1000 words) essay focused on the
following question: Can you identify and describe gender bias
in the performance? You may use the Bechdel test or any other
indicator. Select a film and describe how the actors perform as
masculine, feminine or neutral gender. You might examine
elements such as the portrayal of women, the number of
characters who are male or female, how their relationships are
shown, or the number of scenes with sex or violence. Consider
whether the film passes the Bechdel Test.
Watch the movie that I uploaded and answer this question.