Sweta Das
Elle, a coming-of-age prequel set in the Legally Blonde world, will be launched soon on Prime Video. Therefore, educators, teen advocates, and pop culture analysts are talking about the greater than style pink fashion and Harvard dreams effect that this film might have: the potential to inspire.
While the original film in 2001 made Elle Woods an unlikely feminist icon, the upcoming Elle series could possibly widen her reach — specifically, it would be no surprise if the show grabs the hearts of Gen Z teenagers going through high school, discovering their identity, and pursuing their dreams.
Elle 2.0: A Role Model for the TikTok Generation
Many high school dramas generally glamorize bullying or create drama. However, the character of Elle is expected to be a totally different aspect: a teenage girl who shows kindness because she is in the possession of a strong character and at the same time without sacrificing her ambition. The story of Elle in her early years is planned to be not only about her unique style and sureness in herself but also her personal struggles and successes as a young lady understanding that she must exchange blows for the rest of the people — and herself as well.
As per the information obtained from reliable sources regarding the planning of the show, the creative team is taking a lot of care of the character of Elle Woods as a young person, and they are paying attention not only to the events in her life but also to the life lessons she has learned early in the process of shaping her ethical compass, her resilience, and her self-awareness — thus, they actually create a figure in the character of Elle that is credible and might be used by teenagers as they are learning to cope with the pressures due to mental health awareness and social media.
Could ‘Elle’ Influence Career Choices?
It might be possible. A recent study by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has indicated that media images of intelligent, powerful women can cause beneficial academic aspirations among young female students. If Elle determines to present Elle Woods with her early advocacy skills, her sense of justice, and her leadership, it may encourage a larger proportion of women to pursue a career in the legal profession, activism, or public speaking.
Dr. Mia Trevors, a high school counselor based in California, said, “Before we have seen such shows as ‘Suits’ or ‘Scandal’ act as a degree of interest in law for teenagers, nevertheless, the case of ‘Elle’ is different because the young target audience is involved in the process of creation. It is important.’’
Why the Right Time Makes a Difference Besides the Slick Looking:
There is hardly anything that could make this series of a better time than now. In a time when young women have been crusading through a rise of social demands, politics that divide society and where equality is an issue both in the classroom, and out, Elle may just give everyone a shot of something that the world is so much in need of: a reminder that empathy can be power, and empowerment does not have to be grand actions, it can be as small as a kind word at school.
It is anticipated that the comedy set in the pastel-colored 90s with a modern soundtrack will not only be charmingly retro but also carry messages that the audience of 2021 can relate to. Here is what the author states the main questions will be: will Elle be able to fight back the problems of friendship, the feeling of being beautiful, and will girls have to be the replication of boys in the academia?
Another Version for the Young with a Tweak from Its Original
Back in the days of Elle Woods, which was indeed intimidating, the picture of Reese Witherspoon has been breaking all those barriers. The romance queen has been replaced by Lexi Minetree, and, with her, this is not only a prequel but also the starting point of self-realization remarking her confidently, she is unapologetically herself.
The writers of the series, by important attention, do not only want to please the viewers, but, they also have the mission to engage, awaken, and motivate girls to become future leaders. Women who take the baton of leadership still face a lot of unconscious biases that limit them to certain positions or even matters of decision but when hidden behind the quiet confidence, whispers of kindness, and the power of believing nothing is impossible, the result is that the impossible becomes an everyday routine, and a leader with the afore knowledge.
