Is It Like The Movies? Analyzing the Accuracy of Media’s Portrayal of Professional Workplace Attire

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A densely packed collage showcasing a multitude of prominent TV and movie characters, including Judge Judy, Elle Woods with her chihuahua Bruiser, Olivia Benson, Harvey Specter, Olivia Pope, Michael Scott, Pam Beesly, and Kevin O'Leary, among others. The characters are predominantly depicted in professional attire, such as suits, blazers, and dresses. A light brown rectangle in the center displays the question 'IS IT LIKE THE MOVIES?' in bold red text, suggesting a commentary on the portrayal of professional life in media.

Is It Like The Movies? Analyzing the Accuracy of Media’s Portrayal of Professional Workplace Attire

Amanda Pablo

A young woman with long, dark, wavy hair and a friendly smile looks directly at the camera. She wears a dark top, a grey and burgundy plaid blazer, and small gold hoop earrings, against a white background.

Biography

Hi, I’m Amanda Pablo. I’m studying Professional Communications minoring in Public Relations. My communication passions vary from storytelling, networking, public speaking, and sharing tips with people on how to make a mean matcha tea latte! I’ve had the pleasure of being an Industry Lead for this years Signify. I’ve had so much fun working with the team and cultivating community of speakers to inspire students! Looking forward to the show.

Research Summary

My research focused on analysing the entertainment industry to understand if your content reflected accuracy, representing professional workplace attire. I then compared it to recruitment materials, candid Tik Tok content as well as my own observations walking through the PATH downtown Toronto everyday. This poster is a creative representation of my findings. It’s made up of images from characters in movies and tv shows as well as real people from my life as well as Tik Tok. The purpose of this piece is to encourage the audience to compare and contrast the various types of professional outfits, challenging them to identify fiction from reality. Does the media really portray professional workplace attire accurately?

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Entertainment, Social Media. Culture

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