Blog Buddies...

In my class: Ronny

A short summary of each study:
Ronnys' study is focused on the genre, and how the conventions have changed in teen musicals.

Areas of overlap between each study (texts, topics, issues, debates):
Although Ronny is looking at genre, both studies look into the American ideology, (musical and superheroes is based in America and has similar ideologies such as the portrayal of girls in highschool) and also being "united"
I will also be looking at how the conventions of superheroes has changed, eg superheroes are no longer wearing capes and masks which was much more typical before...

What you've each learned from looking at each other's study that might be useful:
I hadn't really looked at how the country may have influenced the text (until now) ..i think i had read that superheroes become more popular during or near to the war. Which could be important, as womens roles were also changing.

In the other class: Saz

Short summary of each study:
Saz is looking at the representation of women, focusing on issues such as sexism, and the portrayal of women as "whores".

Areas of overlap between each study ( texts, topics, issues debates):
We're both looking at representation, in particular women. I have also looked at characters who have been represented as both a "whore" and a "hero" Also the topic of dominance in society, and how women are often shown as subordinate to men, however even in Heroes, female characters are taking on more "masculine" roles.

What you've each learnt from looking at each other's study that might be useful:
I didnt know Sin City was a comic. Stuff about Frank Miller, who was widely recognised, and one of the most influential comics creator. This is useful, as superheroes originated from comics.