Dykes to Watch Out For

The music in the film plays a vital role in allowing the audience to understand the intentions and inner conflicts of the characters. In doing so, the film music can allow the mental illness that a character is experiencing to come to life on the screen, and allow the audience to relate to that character’s emotional state. Additionally, there are instances where the film music tries to do the opposite and play off of another character, and against the protagonist’s inner thought and feelings,…

The reason for this thesis was that the movie industry seems to have no space for women socializing with each other on screen. Sweden is the first country drawing attention to this fact with the help of the Bechdel test, which points out if a movie has (1) at least two named women in it, (2) who talk to each other, (3) about something besides men. Germany has not introduced the Bechdel test to its cinemas. That is why this paper deals with the problem statement: To what extent can the Bechdel…

Look for areas of agreement. When you have heard your opponents out, dwell first on the points and areas on which you agree. Be honest, Look for areas where you can admit error and say so. Apologize for your mistakes. It will help disarm your opponents and reduce defensiveness. Promise to think over your opponents’…