Portrayal and Discrimination on Female in Malaysia Current Society: a Case Study on the Film Gol dan Gincu (2005)

Wong, Shi Lyn (2020) Portrayal and Discrimination on Female in Malaysia Current Society: a Case Study on the Film Gol dan Gincu (2005). Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

This research is to study how females are portrayed in Malaysia films. Gol dan Gincu (2005) is selected as a case study of this research. The objectives of this research are to determine whether the female portrayal in this film is similar to reality and to examine whether this film is able to raise awareness regarding gender equality in reality. Focus group is conducted in order to know the opinions of 18-25 years old Kuala Lumpur University students on female portrayal of Gol dan Gincu (2005) . The results of focus group showed the respondents agreed that this film portrayed females as in reality but they disagreed that this film can raise awareness regarding gender equality in reality.