CCR Question #1

March 4, 2025

Research For CCR Question #1

The question that will be getting answered today is: How does your product use or challenge conventions, and how does it represent social groups or issues? 

Hey Cambridge!!! Today I will being doing research for my first CCR question. The coming-of-age genre is something many teens can relate to causing a connection with the film and them. Personally, seeing how people and everything around them changes as they grow up is very interesting. Watching the harsh and good times of the whole process shows the reality of it all which is something that people can find relatable causing it to be mine and many others favorite genres.

 

Mean Girls (2004) is a perfect example on the stereotypes (popular girls, nerds, emos, cheerleaders, etc) that are seen in highschool and the harsh reality of bullies/mean girls.  It highlights the trying to fit aspect while also reminding yourself to be the most authentic version of yourself. 

13 Reasons Why (2017) shows the different struggles/ harsh reality people can be going through. It teaches awareness on finding help and shows that everyone matters. Never judge someone because you could have no clue on what they are going through is the overall point of the show.

 

Genre conventions

Transition: Piper is going from high school to college. She is stepping into a completely new chapter in her life which can be scary. Piper feels reminiscent on the past having so many amazing memories from the past and that all is changing now. This is a feeling many high schoolers can relate to.

Setting: The party setting is nothing surprising to the coming-of-age genre. Parties are a big aspect in the teenage life so we thought it would be perfect to incorporate that into Piper's graduation. It somewhere that teenagers can let loose and have no worries but it can also be overwhelming as seen in Piper's situation. The bathroom is also a pivotal place for teens to go when they feel overwhelmed or not good, it is somewhere they can hide and let everything out.

Emotional shift: The emotional shift is something seen in all films for this genre. It highlights the different emotions one can feel and how they deal with it. Piper going from having a good time to getting a wave of nostalgia shows how quick ones mood can change. Her going to the bathroom highlights that it is a spot where she can get away from everyone, signifying that it is a "safe place" for her.