Critical Analysis Essay on discourses that shape the portrayal of trans-gender in “The Fosters”

Critical Analysis Essay on discourses that shape the portrayal of trans-gender in “The Fosters” Using all references to resources, quotations from “The Fosters” show and the including materials analyzing the portrayal of the character “Cole” in The Fosters, and his relationship with the character “Callie”. To focus on the Develop and support a critical and intersectional analysis of the key discourses that shape the representation of gender/gendered dynamics/gender issues in “The Fosters” Read the articles, 2 attached articles and the third article here is the link – Thom, K.C. (2015, July 26). This trans woman never felt ‘born in the wrong body’ – and here’s why that’s so beautiful. Everyday Feminism Magazine. Retrieved from https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/07/not-born-in-the-wrong-body/ Some things to consider: • What power relations do the discourses that structure the representation of gender/gendered dynamics/gender issues you are focusing on (re)produce? • What “truth(s)” and “knowledge(s)” about gender do the gender/gendered dynamics/gender issues in the novel or film you have chosen interrogate and/or construct and/or challenge and/or reinforce/uphold? • How does the representation of gender/gendered dynamics/gender issues work to construct and/or uphold that “truth” or “knowledge” about gender? • How does this representation affect/function in the narrative as a whole? Does it uphold or strengthen the dominant power relations and standard expectations? Is it disruptive? Subversive? Transformative? When focusing on the character, “Cole “, focus on the relationship between/among specific characters), make sure you consider and address thoroughly the multiple intersecting factors that influence the representation of the character’s gender and/or the gendered dynamics/gender issues in the novel you have chosen, including – but not limited to – the setting (time period and geographic location), the socio-political, economic and cultural context, and the characters’ race, sexuality, age and abilities. • Your focus (broad): What aspect of the novel’s or film’s representation of gender will you focus on in your analysis? What character, characters (if you are focusing on gendered dynamics) or issue will you analyze in your essay? Why is this aspect of the novel or film significant? How does it relate to the issues and questions we are exploring in the course? • Your focus (narrower): What scenes (briefly describe three to five scenes) do you expect to be central to your analysis? (Review your Reading/Viewing Journal to identify key characters, issues and scenes.) • Discourses: What main discourses shape the representation of the character(s) and/or issue(s) you are analyzing? Why do you think these particular discourses are the most relevant to this representation? • Course Resources: Which of the course readings are most relevant to your analysis? What aspects of these readings do you think will be most useful? Remember that you must address at least two of the course readings in your analysis essay. You are not, however, limited to readings we have already discussed. You may find readings assigned for the last 7 weeks of the course relevant and useful to your analysis. • Additional Resources: What questions do you have about the setting/context and/or the issues being explored in the text you are focusing on? What kinds of resources might be helpful to you in addressing those questions? Please be specific. Reference specific episodes and time.