Abstract
To discuss about the subject of the reproduction of stereotypical gender roles in Hollywood films, first of all, it is important to remember what the term "gender" means. Strictly, by definition, gender must be used to refer to females or maleness in cultural, social and linguistic context, while sex is used in the biological one. Gender is thus achieved through the process of socialization and is comprised of psychological, social and cultural components. Then this word is really applicable to the films. Masculinity and femininity are concerned, so it is a wide subject. That is the reason why this essay focuses on the reproduction of stereotypical males roles in Hollywood films.
