an article by Paula McDonald (School of Management, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane) in Culture and Organization Volume 15 Issue 1 (March 2009)
Abstract
This article explores how adult paid work is portrayed in “family” feature length films. The study extends previous critical media literature which has overwhelmingly focused on depictions of gender and violence, exploring the visual content of films that is relevant to adult employment. Forty-two G/PG films were analysed for relevant themes. Consistent with the exploratory nature of the research, themes emerged inductively from the films’ content. Results reveal six major themes: males are more visible in adult work roles than women; the division of labour remains gendered; work and home are not mutually exclusive domains; organisational authority and power is wielded in punitive ways; there are avenues to better employment prospects; and status/money is paramount. The findings of the study reflect a range of subject matters related to occupational characteristics and work-related communication and interactions which are typically viewed by children in contemporary society.
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