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No Such Thing as Housewives

No Such Thing as Housewives

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2017

Director

Aniëlle Webster

Runtime

103 minutes

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No Such Thing as Housewives is a character-driven comedy that breaks down traditional domestic stereotypes. By focusing on balancing professional and personal autonomy, the film moves away from the conventional housewife cliché. The narrative structure emphasizes progressive views of gendered independence. It replaces the stable, traditional maternal figure with more complex, multifaceted portrayals of female empowerment. While the film excels in gender representation and modern cultural values, it lacks specific data to assess racial or disability-related diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does No Such Thing as Housewives have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't explicitly confirm any LGBTQ+ identities, but its focus on modern women suggests it might include non-straight lifestyles.

How does No Such Thing as Housewives portray gender?

Good

The film excels by centering women who navigate the tension between professional and private lives. It challenges the submissive housewife stereotype through strong female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is No Such Thing as Housewives?

Minimal

There is not enough information to evaluate the racial makeup of the cast. No specific details about ethnic diversity or overlapping identities are provided.

How does No Such Thing as Housewives represent religion and culture?

Good

The story prioritizes modern, secular values over traditional family models. The free-spirited matriarch indicates a move away from strict, institutionally-driven domesticity and traditional structures.

Does No Such Thing as Housewives include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided context contains no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Strong challenge to traditional gender roles and domestic clichés.
  • Focuses on female autonomy and the complexities of modern professional life.
  • Challenges the conventional nuclear family model through modern, secular values.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit evidence regarding LGBTQ+ character arcs or romantic relationships.
  • Insufficient information to determine racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • No details provided regarding the representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two modern women and their free-spirited mother struggle to balance their private, professional and family lives.

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