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Tita Film Analysis

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The stereotype/racism that this film showed were many. For example, Men were seen as a strong figure and was important to have a man in the house. The birth order was an important factor to decide who was going to be in charge of taking care of the mom. Gestrudis was loved by her mom more than Tita. Gestrudis being the oldest daughter was allowed to married pedro and create a family. There were times where Gestrudis treated bad Tita that she didnt want Tita near Gestrudis's daughter. Also, this film showed that people that knew how to cook were people that looked indiginous. For example, Tita knows how to cook and looks more indigenos than her other sisters. A very curosity thing that a part of the film showed was about how your eyes can

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