(3) Gender Theory

Question 1

Angela McRobbie

Answer 1

Post feminist icon theory - suggesting female character are: determined, strong, independent and in control but also utilise their sexuality. e.g. Lara Croft. She argues that this can empower women.

Question 2

Judith Butler

Answer 2

Construction of femininity/masculinity through the media - the media are responsible for how genders are represented

Question 3

Sharpe

Answer 3

Regressive representations of women ensure that ‘social inequality is maintained’