Abstract
This essay identifies the romantic and screwball comedy elements within the film The Proposal, while simultaneously relating the motion picture to women's issues. This piece argues that though The Proposal is eclectic in style, it is ultimately a film that proposes nothing new to audiences, and in fact is regressive in nature with respect to its reinforcement of clichéd gender roles and stereotypes.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Suzanne Ferriss
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-13-2012 1:00 PM
End Date
4-13-2012 5:30 PM
The Proposal: Show Her Who's Boss
Alvin Sherman Library
This essay identifies the romantic and screwball comedy elements within the film The Proposal, while simultaneously relating the motion picture to women's issues. This piece argues that though The Proposal is eclectic in style, it is ultimately a film that proposes nothing new to audiences, and in fact is regressive in nature with respect to its reinforcement of clichéd gender roles and stereotypes.
