Male Gaze
- When men look at women
- How they look at themselves
- How woman look at other woman
The male gaze is how a TV drama is interesting for men (woman sexual objects), but the storyline/plot has to be interesting for the woman.
The features of the male gaze, are curves of a woman's body, viewing a woman from males perspective.
Post masculinity
The opposite of masculine, skinny, quirky and 'geeky', characters such as Dr Who.
The traditional feminine
1960's stereotype, woman are house wife's no job. They are weak, dependent, soft and not intelligent.
The traditional Masculine
1960's stereotype, men are the 'bread winners', they bring home the money. Strong, independent, aggressive and intelligent are all characteristics of this stereotype.
Action chick (post feminism)
A woman who is a part of the male gaze, visually appealing, but challenges the 1960's ideal of a traditional femininity. Usually takes part in action scenes, having characteristics of strength, independence and courage.
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