women. most women in the film are represented as strong minded individuals who want to do the right thing. They show a sign of change from old fashioned views that are outdated in todays society to a sign of gender equality in both men and women. this is see in the state prosecutors Beatrice and Vega . women are also presented as venerable and controlled by the husband is some instances.
men. Men is sisters in law are Presented as bad people and are often defendants for things they had done. Most men seem to have very old fashioned traditional views that are not acceptable in todays society. For example views such as women are male property once married and that they must ask permission to leave the house. Males in a high status position such as lawyers are seen to be arrogant and disrespectful laughing there way through important court conversations and not taking trials seriously.
children. in sisters in law children are presented as venerable and endangered. Throughout the film there are multiple accounts of sexual harassment and abuse that the children appear to deal with. they are seen as scarred such as not being able to report what happened even in the safe hands of the state prosecutor
Muslims. Muslim men are presented as traditional and old fashioned. they are stubborn and disappointed in society for allowing traditional views change. even if it benefits his wife or children.
