Global Journal of Human Social Science, C: Sociology and Culture, Volume 23 Issue 3

© 2023 Global Journals Volume XXIII Issue III Version I 38 ( ) Global Journal of Human Social Science - Year 2023 C Gender Representation in Female Superhero Movies b) Conversation Analysis of Suicide Squad Harley: “I love your accent.” Harley's male companion Savant has been praised. Harley Quinn was fascinated by Savant's eloquence and speaking style. Nothing significant has been said about Harley in all the conversations that have taken place in this scene. The dialogue of the male characters has been over-evaluated. Davidson: “You are the only one fit to carry my javelin.” Davidson passed his javelin weapon to Harley before he died. Because he thinks Harley is more worthy of this weapon than the other characters. This is one of the few scenes of Harley that have been positively represented. Harley: “I am a princess” Harley is married to President Luna. Harley was overwhelmed by the thought of being a 'bride' and was portrayed as a romantic person. At the same time, the male characters were involved in action-packed activities as part of the main story. Harley's costume at the time was a dress that supported romanticism. Harley: “I can’t believe this thing had a bullet.” After shooting Luna with a pistol, Harley says she could not imagine the presence of bullets in the pistol. Here Harley is presented as the Comedy Girl. Because it is normal to have bullets in a pistol. Harley: “I am lonely. Nobody Cares for me.” Here Harley is seen to be sad and depressed. It means she is alone in this world and there is no one to help her. This means that she needs the help of others. Harley: “I can go back inside and you can still do it.” Harley comes out of prison and sees her colleagues come to her rescue. She became very emotional. Because Harley did not believe that anyone would come to the rescue of a lonely and friendless woman like her. Comedy was also included in this Scene of Harley’s representation. Harley: “I love the rain.” Harley was very happy to see the sudden rain and was very excited to get wet in the rain. Childish and immature behavior and illogical emotions have been represented. Harley Quinn doesn't have much positive representation in the conversation. Harley has also been negatively represented by the words ‘Silly Girl’, ‘Irresistible’, ‘lonely’, and ‘nobody cares’. Gender sensitivity was not maintained in some areas of the conversation and the presence of gender bias existed. In many cases, the male characters have been well represented in the dialogue even from Harley. Harley herself praised the male character Savant's eloquence. Harley was happy and excited as a being 'Princess' of the male character Luna at the conversation. She was depicted there as a romantic girl. In this case, the presence of the Male Gaze existed as well as the existence of the traditional role. Harley's importance as a superhero character has diminished since most of the conversations were not with Harley Quinn but with other characters. The evaluation of the male characters in the dialogue was even better. Nowhere in the conversation was there such an element challenging patriarchy. The dominance of patriarchy existed. c) Conversation Analysis of Birds of Prey Victor: “I said sit down, you dumb slut” Victor used insulting and obscene language against Harley. There was no respect. She is addressed as untidy and dirty. Harley broke his leg in protest. She did not accept injustice. Roman: “you are silly little girl with no one around to protect her.” Actor Roman regarded Harley as a foolish and meaningless person and Roman thinks Harley needs protection that she is not able to live in this society as an independent woman. Black Canary: “You are the bad girl no one likes” Once again Harley has been under-represented through language. Canary thinks she is everyone's disliked person. Canary used obscene language against Harley. Harley: “If you want boys to respect you; you have to show them that you are serious. Blow something up. Shoot someone.” Harley believes people will respect her if she is afraid of everyone. That is why violence is the greatest method. Harley wants to use violence to gain respect from the people. Victor: “You are a good girl.” Harley has been told this with contempt. Here Harley's under-representation is noticeable. Harley: “We are gonna work together and we are get outta here in one piece.” Harley is urging her team members to work together and to fight against Roman's injustice under her leadership. Harley: “Follow me” Harley was accepted as the leader for some time by other members of the team. Other members accepted Harley's command and followed her. Roman: “You know you can’t stand on your own. You are not the type. You need me.” Roman meant that Harley was unable to stand on her own feet. She is weak. She needs the help of others. Harley later gave a clear answer. Harley: “Your protection is based on the fact that people are scared of you; Just like they are scared of Mr. Joker”.