It Girl In Distress - Submissions

Picturing the 'It' girl - Zeina Elzomor

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:44:00 +0000

Summary: a collection of editorial images and artwork that captures the essence of the 'It' girl, but in our reality, rather than simply on the screen of our televisions.

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Is Subverting the Gaze Enough? - Yara El Chaa

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:24:00 +0000

Summary: This critical essay examines the male gaze lens that is prominent in the ‘It’ girl character trope, but focuses on this trope specifically in the Middle Eastern region and Arab countries. It explores audience spectatorship, uses feminist lens to examine the ‘It’ girl character, and compares western ‘It’ girls to those produced in the Middle East.

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The Appeal of the ‘It’ Girl in Distress to Audiences - Hala Al Shami

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:13:00 +0000

Summary: In this critical essay, the appeal of the "It" girl in distress is broken down and analyzed. With an interesting take on the "damsel in distress" trope, an explanation of the terminology is presented, alongside the notion that the MPDG's sole purpose is to better improve the life quality of her male love interest. The critique of this specific ideology is tackled by the presentation of Netflix originals that glorify this trope through shows such as Sex Education, and with that, the unpacking of media franchises demeaning female protagonists to fit a specific aesthetic is analyzed through this work.

To read the full critical essay, check out this link: https://it-girl-in-distress.mozellosite.com/subm/the-appeal-of-the-it-girl-in-distress/!

Sad Girl Hours (the playlist) - Hala Al Shami

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:01:00 +0000

Summary: A playlist suitable for any 'It' girl... This playlist aims to emote the feelings that the 'It' girl is shown to have throughout various Netflix serials and allows audiences to better understand the vibes of the 'It' girl, regardless of the context of the show she is represented in.

To listen to the full playlist, click the following link: https://it-girl-in-distress.mozellosite.com/subm/sad-girl-hours/

The romanticization of women’s trauma in Netflix originals - Faisal Bou Ayache

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:36:00 +0000

Summary: This critical essay tackled the issue of trauma romanticization, specifically in several Netflix Originals. Questions such as how the glorification is portrayed and why it is portrayed are discussed and given possible answers. In addition, the discussion of the male gaze is brought up, how it relates and possibly adds to the romanticization of women, alongside several other factors.

To check out the full podcast/ article, check out this link: https://it-girl-in-distress.mozellosite.com/subm/the-romanticization-of-womens-trauma-in-netflix/!

The Girl In Distress - Antoine El Chbeir

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:13:00 +0000

Summary: This short essay examines the success of the "It" Girl trope, answering several inquiries in regards to why this trope is as popular as it is. The constant recurrence of this trope is analyzed through several media franchises to highlight the presence of said trope.

To read the full short essay, see the following link: https://it-girl-in-distress.mozellosite.com/subm/the-girl-in-distress/!

Female Representation in 21st Century TV Shows - Luna Korban

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:06:00 +0000

Summary: This comparative analysis mainly focuses on the impact of the "it" girl trope in the cases where it is considered as a cliche and where it is not. And a great comparison was made between both Netflix shows "Sex education" and "squid game". In fact, Sex Education tackled some difficult topics such as abortion, male aggression, and victim-blaming which was considered a bad influence. While squid game focused more on a representation of

To see the full comparative essay, be sure to check out this link https://it-girl-in-distress.mozellosite.com/subm/female-representation-in-21st-century-tv-shows/!

The ‘It’ girl in distress: where she came from, who she is, and why she still exists. - Zeina Elzomor

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:01:00 +0000

Summary: This critical essay is a thorough investigation of the ‘It’ girl in distress trope. It discusses the creation of the trope itself and its link to the male gaze, whilst giving examples from Netflix originals to demonstrate the arguments. Furthermore, it explores the harm that such tropes can have on audiences, whilst also discussing the industrial success that this trope has resulted in.

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Stop Romanticizing Trauma - Lynn Chmaitelly

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:10:00 +0000

Summary: This photo essay sheds light on the issue of romanticized trauma in television and the harm it inflicts on adamant watchers. "Stop Romanticizing Trauma" calls out Netflix shows that are guilty of exploiting this trope to obtain a certain aesthetic. The text explains how this trope harms its viewers and suggests ways Netflix can widen its content outside of detrimental tropes.

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THE IMPACT OF TV SHOWS ON WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH - Jana Afra

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:46:00 +0000

To read the full critical essay, be sure to see this link: https://it-girl-in-distress.mozellosite.com/subm/the-impact-of-tv-shows-on-womens-mental-health/!