Jane the Virgin – Season 1 – Episode 7 – Bechdel Test

• In one of the scenes, Alba tells Xo she needs to find a dance studio to teach her dance classes instead of using the living room.  Xo said she can’t afford a studio space.
• Criteria:
  1. Two women who have names: Xo and Alba
  2. Talk to each other: Xo and Alba are talking to each other
  3. About something besides a man: They are talking about Xo’s dance class

Gender Roles:

• Xo (Jane’s Mom)
  •  Competitive
    • when competing with Rogelio

• Jane (Main Character)
  • Cautious
    • Doesn’t want to go on a date right away after she broke up with Michael
  • Maternal
    • Seen as an idol regarding fertility
  • Afraid to take risks in the past
  • Defends own wants
    • Stands up for wanting to be with Rafael
• Rafael (Father of Jane’s Baby)
  • Dominant
  • Affectionate
    • Sends Jane flowers and stops by her house in the morning
  • Masculine
    • Surrounded by women in the club
• Jane’s Father
  • Competitive
    • When competing with Xo on finding a date
  • Protective
    • Over Jane
• Michael
  • Aggressive
• Petra
  • Self reliant
    • Holding a hostage captive