Jane the Virgin – Season 1 – Episode 19 – Bechdel Test

• In one of the scenes, Lina and Jane have a conversation about Lina inviting Jane’s writing group to her baby shower.
• Criteria:
  1. Two women who have names: Lina and Jane
  2. Talk to each other: Jane and Lina are talking to each other
  3. About something besides a man: They are talking about the writing group

Gender Roles:

• Xo (Jane’s mom)
  • Not loyal
    • Cheated on Rogelio and feels guilty now
  • Sympathetic
    • Gives great advice
• Jane (Main Character)
  • Devastated when Rafael breaks up with her
  • Sensitive to others needs
  • Appreciative
  • Willing to take risks
    • Skinny dipping in the pool
• Rafael (Father of Jane’s Baby)
  • Independent
  • Assertive
    • Tells Jane no to moving in together
  • Sensitive to Jane’s needs
  • Doesn’t want to drag Jane to the dark place he is going
• Jane’s Father
  • Proud
  • Dramatic
  • Strong personality
• Petra
  • Independent
• Michelle
  • Comforting
  • Tender
    • When he finds out his partner was working for Sin Rostro
  • Carrying and sympathetic
    • Offers Jane a ride