Research Mentor(s)
Stephanie Gomez
Description
Negative stereotypes of hypersexuality and demure facades posed by “China doll” tropes or beautiful, yet dangerous “Dragon Lady” dominates the representation of female Asian characters in film and television. This study examined the portrayals of such characters through the episode “Good Hunting”, derived from the Netflix series Love, Death, & Robots. This study was conducted by analyzing the characteristics, behaviors, and story arcs of female, Asian characters. Notes about dialogue, imagery, and setting were taken into account as well. Through extensive viewing, these factors were documented to develop my analysis of the representation of female, Asian characters in “Good Hunting”. I found that on the surface-level there were many stereotypical depictions of the female Asian characters, but some characteristics challenged them in small ways, seemingly demonstrating an overall compliance to continued stereotypes. However, going beyond the general conformity and nonconformity of these images in “Good Hunting”, the symbolism and hidden meanings behind specific usages of stereotypes were employed to illustrate a mocking narrative surrounding negative Asian American and world histories. Yet, without prior knowledge of such events and issues, the story and characters may seem like a regurgitation of common reoccurring stereotypes.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
May 2022
End Date
May 2022
Location
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Department
CHSS - Communication Studies
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
"I Want to Hunt": Using Netflix's "Good Hunting" from the Series Love, Death, & Robots to Discuss Asian Female Representation in Film
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Negative stereotypes of hypersexuality and demure facades posed by “China doll” tropes or beautiful, yet dangerous “Dragon Lady” dominates the representation of female Asian characters in film and television. This study examined the portrayals of such characters through the episode “Good Hunting”, derived from the Netflix series Love, Death, & Robots. This study was conducted by analyzing the characteristics, behaviors, and story arcs of female, Asian characters. Notes about dialogue, imagery, and setting were taken into account as well. Through extensive viewing, these factors were documented to develop my analysis of the representation of female, Asian characters in “Good Hunting”. I found that on the surface-level there were many stereotypical depictions of the female Asian characters, but some characteristics challenged them in small ways, seemingly demonstrating an overall compliance to continued stereotypes. However, going beyond the general conformity and nonconformity of these images in “Good Hunting”, the symbolism and hidden meanings behind specific usages of stereotypes were employed to illustrate a mocking narrative surrounding negative Asian American and world histories. Yet, without prior knowledge of such events and issues, the story and characters may seem like a regurgitation of common reoccurring stereotypes.