14th episode, 90210
In this episode, women's power and vulnerability are the most striking ones.
Naomie found her half brother making use of her usual mischief. She is trying to be in control of everything as usual and shows her vulnerability when she fails. Darren Star portrays a woman that is strong, powerful, but yet so VULNERABLE, SENSITIVE, and EMOTIONAL. There is both a redefinition of women and a reconfirmation of stereotypes.
As for men, there is a challenge in the ways in which they are portrayed. Navid for example, is not the typical hardcore, violent, and extremely manly guy. He is so concerned with having a bright future that he tries everything. Being part of that fraternity guarantees him high quality graduate education. He is trying so hard to get appreciated by the head of the fraternity that he becomes "his little bitch." There is the hardcore guy on one hand (Liam) and the one that would accept being looked down on and mistreated for prestige (Navid). Navid will be more likely to be called a "pussy."
What are your thoughts on these different representations? Do you think that Navid is acting like a MAN or not? Do you think Naomie is more powerful than she is vulnerable? What makes you think that?
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