Methodology on Exploring the transformation of female characters in superhero movies

·         Methodology on Exploring the transformation of female characters in superhero movies

            The research study will be based on the phenomenological and case study-based research design to study and conclude the real transformation of female characters in superheroes movies. Generalization and conclusion will be based on the collected data relevant to this research topic. The research study will use qualitative research method for the purpose of data collection as a quantitative data collection method cannot be selected for this research study. The research will require information about a number of such films and female roles in these films that is not possible through direct observation and direction interaction (that are quantitative data collection method) with the relevant person (as female superheroes and directors of this film). Therefore, considering this limitation research will only present secondary information collected from all possible authentic and academic sources including a literature review of secondary and primary research studies. Selected sources of secondary research data include journal articles, books written on these topics, and website articles. However, the research study will only include data from the authentic and original sources. No sampling and population will be segmented specifically as a research study relates to the general transformation of female characters in superhero movies.

            The research study will mainly focus on two kinds of variables known as dependent and independent research variables. In this research study, the independent variable is time duration, changes in watchers trends, and cultural changes. While on the other hand, the dependent variable of this research study is a female character in superhero movies. The research study will draw a conclusion and generalization by studying the research questions. Moreover, results of this research study will be presented and discussed in detail by aligning the research findings with the

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