Date of Defense
4-20-2023
Date of Graduation
4-2023
Department
Sociology
First Advisor
Barry Goetz
Second Advisor
Anthony Helms
Third Advisor
Monty Ernst
Keywords
Content Analysis, Film Analysis, Sociological Perspective, Saving Face, Alice Wu, Crazy Rich Asians, Jon M. Chu, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Abstract
This thesis by Sue Jiun Yap examines the intersectional themes of class, identity, and sexual orientation in the films Saving Face, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All At Once. The thesis paper will utilize content analysis methodology to explore the concepts listed. The analysis of these films highlights their groundbreaking works that challenge heteronormative and racial narratives in the film industry. In addition to these observations, the paper highlights Asian individuals and communities facing significant complications as a result of various intersecting identities - specifically class, identity, and sexual orientation. Furthermore, it highlights how such struggles contribute significantly towards shaping the larger picture when addressing representations within Hollywood's context for Asian Americans. By analyzing themes that include identity formation processes, family dynamics under different social classes along with variances in assigned gender roles while exploring their resulting intersectionality evident throughout said films, we can see just how much impact art has on reflecting and ultimately challenging what are perceived realities faced by these groups.
Recommended Citation
Yap, Sue Jiun, "Sociological viewpoint of Intersectionality: a focus on class, identity and sexual orientation" (2023). Honors Theses. 3719.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3719
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Defense Presentation
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