Date on LBA Capstone
12-2016
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Lead Mentor
Dr. Barbara Cobb, Mentor, LBA Coordinator
Mentor
Matthew Crider, Mentor, Theatre
Mentor
Diane Nititham, Mentor, Sociology
Department
Theatre
Second Department
Political Science and Sociology
Abstract/Description
Although much progress has been made in recent years, traditional gender roles still permeate society. This project investigated gender constructs in relation to choreographed violence and found that females are often victims unless they adopt masculine survival styles, while males are usually aggressors – particularly towards females. Analysis of the characters in the play Toyer by Gardner McKay supported this conclusion.
Recommended Citation
Ashby, Sento, "Rivalry in Toyer: The Impact of the Male Gaze and the Final Girl on Theatrical Conflict" (2016). Liberal Arts Capstones. 6.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/lbacapstone/6