https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1618 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:24:29 GMT 2026-10-02T04:24:29Z https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1621 What we see, what we endure: representation of physical diseases in Bangladeshi cinema Munia, Shahrin Sultana This thesis examines how physical diseases are represented in selected Bangladeshi films and whether these representations reflect real-world disease prevalence or storytelling demands. Using qualitative content and thematic analysis of eight films covering HIV/AIDS, cancer, COVID-19, and fever, the study explores differences based on urban-rural settings, gender, social class, affluence, and religion. The findings show that cinematic disease representations are shaped more by stigma, drama, social conflict, and cultural context than by actual disease prevalence. The study also finds greater emphasis on urban healthcare, stronger social judgment toward female patients, and significant influence of social class on access to treatment and survival. This thesis is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology (BSS), 2026. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1621 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z