Introduction
This week we discussed the report structure and its format. Apart from that, we were also told how to cite the resources according to Harvard referencing.
Individually we worked on our reports this week. I worked on finalising my research topic and wrote the abstract.
Title
Pixar’s Turning Red: A Ground-breaking Exploration of Women’s Representation and Taboo Topics in Animation
Abstract
In recent years, many animation studios have shown their interest in stories highlighting diverse characters and unique subjects. The focus of this report is on one of such animated films, Turning Red, made by Pixar Studios. With its unique subject and distinctive storyline, Turning Red has torn up the rulebook and rebuilt Pixar in its own style. It has been outshined for its inclusion of taboo subjects, breaking gender stereotypes and all-women directorial team. It is an example of how young female representation should look like in modern films. Not only does it hyper focus on the teenage girls, who are often ignored in the Pixar studios, but it also breaks the “for dads from dads” Pixar phenomena. The film has taken a profound take not only on the struggles of puberty, but on the specific dynamic of good daughters, family and friendship values, intergenerational trauma, and representation of Chinese culture. In this report I will discuss the repression faced by young girls, particularly when it comes to their burgeoning sexuality and the shame that society often places on them for expressing themselves. In addition to exploring these themes, Turning Red also challenges traditional Hollywood practices and promotes gender inclusivity in the animation industry.
Key Words
Gender, Sexuality, Taboo, Menstruation, Culture, Tradition, Puberty, Animated films, Animation, Pixar, Turning Red, Glass-ceiling