the male gaze Flashcards
1
Q
what is the male gaze
A
the way the camera looks at women - the same way a man does - sexual beings - male dominated media - mulvey
2
Q
just the women’s report
A
2012
carried out content analysis - 11 national newspapers - taboids - focused on women’s appearance and reduced them to sexual objects
3
Q
wolf
A
1990
women presented as mannequins - tall and thin - perfect hair and teeth - female bodies are in constant need of improvement
4
Q
orbach
A
2015
media perpetuates the idea that slimness = success, health and happiness - causing eating disorders, increase in dieting and cosmetic surgery
5
Q
banyard
A
2010
research suggests only 5 minutes of expose results in low self-esteem
