Research Information
THESIS
Gender roles found in Mulan support the traditional societal value placed in the nature of roles, and these are firmly depicted in the verbal and non verbal cues presented in the movie.
Research Questions:
1. What are the natures of gender in the movie, Mulan?
Hypothesis:
If Mulan takes on masculine characteristics of gender, then her femininity will forever be altered. She will no longer take on the characteristics of a female due to her accomplishments as a male soldier.
2. What nonverbal and verbal cues does Mulan use to change her gender role among the other soldiers?
Hypothesis:
To be accepted by the other soldiers, Mulan must adopt the eight nonverbal codes in a masculine manner.
Gender roles found in Mulan support the traditional societal value placed in the nature of roles, and these are firmly depicted in the verbal and non verbal cues presented in the movie.
Research Questions:
1. What are the natures of gender in the movie, Mulan?
Hypothesis:
If Mulan takes on masculine characteristics of gender, then her femininity will forever be altered. She will no longer take on the characteristics of a female due to her accomplishments as a male soldier.
2. What nonverbal and verbal cues does Mulan use to change her gender role among the other soldiers?
Hypothesis:
To be accepted by the other soldiers, Mulan must adopt the eight nonverbal codes in a masculine manner.