Film

Film does more than tell stories. Through characters, dialogue, costumes, camera choices, and narrative roles, they can direct our attention toward particular aspects of gender. The projects in this section examine how different media texts make different aspects of gender visible.

Student exhibit

Male vs. Female Gaze in Film

A comparison of The Avengers (2012) and Barbie (2023), examining what each film emphasizes about its female characters and how those choices shape gender representation.

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Student exhibit

Validation and Gender: Who Needs Whose Approval?

A comparison of Liv and Maddie and Barbie, looking at who seeks validation from whom.

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