Advisor Ben Johnson and Thesis Author Lillee Hill pose in front of 1950s Sci Fi movie posters
Today marked a momentous first for the SAU Honors College. Senior Lillee Hill completed and presented the first honors thesis. It was titled:
Juvenile Delinquency,
'The Problem That Has No Name,’ and Advent of Daddy: American family life in
the 1950s and its portrayal in science-fiction movies
Hill's thesis examined sex roles in America as portrayed through the lens of 1950s sci fi movies. Her main point was that Hollywood changed the roles of men from "Father" to "Daddy" following World War II. Hollywood also worked hard to re-establish traditional roles for women as well. In essence, moving Rosie the Riveter back into the home and out of the workplace.
During the presentation, Hill showed several clips from old movies to reinforce her arguments.
Hill's thesis will be available in the Honor College office and in the SAU Library.
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