ORCA General Poster Session (Virtual)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Freshmen
Major
psychology
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Dr. Alexandra Hendley
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
This study examines whether the mentioning of family and culture is more common in women or men? Are statements of self-confidence more common in men, and what are the conflicts between contestants? My data in this presentation will show the different characters of men and women portrayed through the show MasterChef. This study adds to a small but growing scholarship about gender and food television. Some of the scholars are, Nilsson, Gabriella; Harris, Deborah A., Giuffre, Patti A.; Hornbuckle, Jamie; Jonatan Leer; Rodney, Alexandra, Josée Johnston, and Phillipa Chong. One episode from every season was randomly chosen, giving me a total of ten episodes to watch and analyze. In each episode I looked at how the contestants worked together and how they would lead in the team challenges. Some intriguing findings while watching the episodes would include how men seem to have more self-confidence by saying their dish would win, and how in some circumstances the contestants do not get along. Women seem to have more attitude and men seem to not get along or listen to their leader in regards of thinking they know better. Women talk about and include their culture in their food and techniques.
Keywords: gender, culture
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Gender in MasterChef
This study examines whether the mentioning of family and culture is more common in women or men? Are statements of self-confidence more common in men, and what are the conflicts between contestants? My data in this presentation will show the different characters of men and women portrayed through the show MasterChef. This study adds to a small but growing scholarship about gender and food television. Some of the scholars are, Nilsson, Gabriella; Harris, Deborah A., Giuffre, Patti A.; Hornbuckle, Jamie; Jonatan Leer; Rodney, Alexandra, Josée Johnston, and Phillipa Chong. One episode from every season was randomly chosen, giving me a total of ten episodes to watch and analyze. In each episode I looked at how the contestants worked together and how they would lead in the team challenges. Some intriguing findings while watching the episodes would include how men seem to have more self-confidence by saying their dish would win, and how in some circumstances the contestants do not get along. Women seem to have more attitude and men seem to not get along or listen to their leader in regards of thinking they know better. Women talk about and include their culture in their food and techniques.
Keywords: gender, culture