Megan M. Ramdin : Discussion 7

  • Artifact for analysis is the 2017 Netflix Original show “13 Reasons Why”.
  • My main focus will be on all 4 seasons on how the bullying/harassment throughout the season has improved throughout the seasons.
  • Three concepts I learned throughout the semester to apply to my project will be:
  1. Gender expression
  2. Gender Stereotypes / Masculinity
  3. Socialization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSOZxHcCXTE 

(I provided a video for better visualization. )

  • Gender expression is how an individual shows their identity whether its clothing, hairstyle, makeup, etc. In season 2, episode 3 “The Drunk Slut”, demonstrates how Hannah Baker was going through an emotional response due to a tragedy and she didn’t want her hair to no longer solely to represent her image. Hannah’s haircut was impacting because it was a new year, she wanted a fresh start with herself.
  • Gender stereotypes are beliefs about how males and females differ in personality traits, interests, and behaviors. Throughout the seasons, the boy’s baseball team are the jocks of the school. Unlike traditional gender stereotypes whereby boys are expected to be tough and masculine, we get to see a new side into the lives of teenagers through Clay. He is not the kind of person who impresses girls with fistfights or showing off. He stands up for what is right due to his sensitivity and compassion, facets that are never encouraged in boys in a society where gender is strictly treated as a binary. We need to stop placing boys into a box that keeps them “tough, insensitive, and violent” to prove their manhood. We also need to keep girls out of the box that reduces their bodies into objects.
  • Socialization is the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable in society. In the show, socialization plays a big role. The group of friends always has each other backs but sometimes out casters influence their behavior based on gossip.
  • These concepts show a correlation to the show “13 Reason Why” because it illustrates the life of a teenage student. Being a teenager can be the toughest stage of life in knowing who you are or want to become. Hannah Baker was a new student at Liberty High school, she was hoping to start a new life and make new friends. She was a beautiful young girl who was traumatized from an experience and these concepts will help me portray in my project.

6 thoughts on “Megan M. Ramdin : Discussion 7”

  1. This works! I have never made it through that show or the book (maybe I’m too old and have known too many people who died from suicide). But I know it has had a HUGE impact globally. I was teaching in India when the book took off and all of the students there were talking about it. So I really look forward to reading this. Let me know if you need more feedback, but it seems like you are on the right track.

  2. Hello Megan,
    Netflix Original show “13 Reasons Why” is a great series. My husband watched both seasons and he is looking forward to watch the new one. I only made it through to the first episode.
    Analyzing the following concepts will be great Gender expression, Gender Stereotypes, and Masculinity in the society.
    I’m sure that you will do amazing.
    Thank you.

  3. Hello Megan,
    I absolutely love this show! This show is intense, and a huge emotional roller coaster but there are many examples for your concepts; especially gender expression. I think Monte’s gender expression can be extremely useful for your paper. I look forward to reading about this!

  4. Hey Megan

    “13 reasons why” was one of my favorite shows, unfortunately I have not watched the new season. You chose a very interesting artifact and I cant wait to read more about it, because as it was mentioned this show had a big impact on people. This show unfolded in unexpected ways and every one evolved as well, the scenarios you mentioned are great, I am sure you will do great.

  5. Hello Meghan,

    I did watch the series but not the recent one neither completely last 2 series but I didn’t get much of the theme of the series. Because I am not much of thriller person and I watched it as my cousin made me to. It is believed little knowledge is dangerous so this series is going to have similar impact on me unless I watch it with more detail. I guess I will and your writing can make sense to me.
    Also, I read your Journal it was more helpful to understand but I am going to watch the complete series and relate your topic more in detail :).
    Thank You.

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