This paper dissects the various stylistic elements used in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 rendition of Little Women, which depicts the impact the patriarchal system has on past and present female audiences. Focusing on the “I am just a women,” scene between Amy and Laurie, this paper examines the themes of social injustice and gender politics displayed in the film’s narrative, reflecting the structural effects and context of the 1860s and the modern era.

