Technology of gender in social and sexual representation of a woman as a mother (The Movie Shiar 143 from novel to film script)

Cinema and literature are two mediums reflect societal norms and values, particularly through the lenses of Feminist studies which amplifies the voices that have historically been silenced. This study is going to examine an analysis of mother character in a movie titled as Shiyar143 based on DeLauretis technology of gender theory. Teresa de Lauretis borrowed this hypothesis from Foucault’s theory on technology of sex, but she interprets and changes it to a new kind of theory. She explores how gender identity is formed through various technologies –social, psychological, and cultural-that influence how individuals perceived themselves and others. The application of this theory in the film will illuminate the mother character’s complex personality diverges from the prevailing societal norms and dominant discourses of her time. The analysis is based on visual representation and subjectivity of the character. Because DeLauretis thesis is based on subjectivity. Through this lens, the movie challenges viewers to reconsider the narratives surrounding motherhood and femininity. Technology of gender analyzes how gender is constructed and experienced in society .
Narges Abyar is one of the most influential contemporary writers and director in Iranian cinema. She is an Avant-guard writer who creates challenging female characters in different genres. The application of DeLauretis’ theory will show how her female character embody new female personalities and their representation is different from other dominant discourses.