Introduction

Welcome to the Global Treatment of Women in Film blog! It has been created by college students to inform movie fans across the world about the treatment of women and how it is a representation of the nation. While the treatment of women varies from the cinemas across the world, it is clear that women play a very important role in film. These roles are changing with the advent of modernization and globalization, yet traditional values still play a huge role. Topics covered in the blog include Mexican Cinema's portrayal of the modern woman in the film "Y Tu Mama Tambien", the representation of spousal abuse in the American film "Sleeping With the Enemy" and the more graphic portrayal of it in the New Zealander film "Once Were Warriors". Other topics include Bollywood's interpretation of the clashing traditions placed upon women, the role of modern woman as portrayed in both Korean and American films, and the evolution of a young Muslim woman who must adapt to the conventions of her life as a Muslim and a woman. We hope you enjoy the blog!