Analysis Of Gendered Inequality In The New Zealand Film Industry

Gendered inequality in the workforce seems to be an insignificant topic within the society. However, an article by Jocelyn Handy and Lorraine Rowlands reasons differently. Their article titled “Gendered inequality regimes and female labour market disadvantages within the New Zealand film industry” in the December 2014 issue of the Women’s Studies Journal highlights their concerns. The authors established strong credibility using interview evidence to back up their argument which was delivered in a tone that helped the reader believe them. This approach attracts the reader’s attention to the issue of gender inequality and the argument that the female labour market is being disadvantaged within the film industry. The authors are consistent in

The authors have backed up their arguments by referencing others including those not involved in the film industry, throughout the text. This supports the argument that this perception of gender inequality affects the wider community. The article uses a lot of suggestion and evidence to back up their argument and to capture the reader’s attention. One of the people frequently referred to throughout the text is Joan Acker; she is identified as someone whose work and ideas backs up their main arguments. The authors also used direct quotes and current issue observations in their introduction, including the experience and memories of their colleagues, to support their

In the introduction the author compares her work with other social theorists and they suggested Acker treats structure and agency as analytically distinct.() By using another perception with another person, they verify this topic is a serious concern to the authors. The information and opinions that are given throughout the articles are based on fact, easy to read and persuasive to the readers. Most phrases that are used within the articles are common phrases that come up to in day to day conversations which makes the article more appealing to the readers as they can relate to the topic and language