Post feminism + female gaze

Question 1

What is post feminism?

Answer 1

A discourse popularised by mass media in 1990s, reflecting ideas that ‘battle of the sexes’ is over

Question 2

What is it focused on?

Answer 2

The emphasis of femininity (makeup, looking pretty), as well as focusing on the career woman idea

Question 3

What is rejected?

Answer 3

Feminist notion of women as passive victims of patriarchy, want to empower women instead of

Question 4

What happens if women know femininity is a construct?

Answer 4

They can play with its signs, symbols, + identities from a position of power

Objectification is empowering

Question 5

As well as a male gaze, is there a female gaze?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What does the female gaze centre on?

Answer 6

The inner lives + perspectives of female characters, focusing on their thoughts, feelings, + personal experiences, rather than physical appearance

Question 7

What relationships does the female gaze emphasise?

Answer 7

The depth + complexity of romantic, familial, or platonic relationships

This highlights intimacy and connection

Question 8

What does the female gaze avoid?

Answer 8

Gratuitous or objectifying shots of women’s bodies