Task:Think about how the representation of men has changed since the 1980's.
*Kramer vs Kramer.
-Breaking down of marraige -> divorce.
-Men are materialistic.
-Care about commitments.
-Dismissive of wife.
-Doesn't appreciate what he has until it's gone.
-Sadness = anger.
-Men are useless in the kitchen.
-Caring of children.
-Shows emotion.
-Reinforces expected gender roles (Ted Kramer)
-Joanna leaves her son - never been seen before - rejects stereotypical role.
-Ted Kramer becomes more sensitive and challenges the stereotypical representation of men.
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