Zusammenfassung
The treatment—and mistreatment—of women throughout history continues to be a necessary topic of discussion, in order for progress to be made and equality to be achieved. While current articles and books expose troubling truths of the gender divide, modern cinema continues to provide problematic depictions of such behavior—with a few heartening exceptions.
The Encyclopedia of Sexism in American Films closely examines the many, pervasive forms of sexism in contemporary productions—from clueless comedies to superhero blockbusters. In more than 130 entries, this volume explores a number of cinematic grievances including:
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the objectification of women’s bodies
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the limited character types available for female performers
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the lack of sexual diversity on the screen
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the limited range of desirable traits for female performers
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the use of gratuitous sex
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the narrow focus on heteronormative depictions of courtship and romance
The films discussed here include As Good as It Gets (1999), Beauty and The Beast (2017), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Do the Right Thing (1989), Easy A (2010), The Forty-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Hidden Figures (2016), Lost in Translation (2003), Mulholland Drive (2001), Showgirls (1995), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Star Wars (1977), Thelma & Louise (1991), Tootsie (1982), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), and 9 to 5 (1980).
By digging deeply into more insidious forms of sexual/gender discrimination, this book illuminates one more aspect of women’s lives that deserves to be understood. Offering insights and analysis from more than fifty contributors, The Encyclopedia of Sexism in American Films will appeal to scholars of cinema, gender studies, women’s studies, and cultural history.
Schlagworte
Gender Bias Feminism Women's Rights Empowerment GIRL Horror Quentin Tarantino Celebrity Hollywood Wonder Woman Miramax Seth MacFarlane Weinstein Working Girl actress ageism ageist John Hughes tropes waitress sexist sexual assault sexual harassment woman stripper love interest manic pixie dream girl superhero rape the Avengers predator roles romantic comedies famous lady female girlfriend final girl egalitarianismKeywords
cinema abuse orientation director victim movie harassment feminist prejudice beauty- 1–12 A 1–12
- 13–50 B 13–50
- 51–69 C 51–69
- 70–95 D 70–95
- 96–114 E 96–114
- 115–141 F 115–141
- 142–155 G 142–155
- 156–177 H 156–177
- 178–180 I 178–180
- 181–192 J 181–192
- 193–201 K 193–201
- 202–221 L 202–221
- 222–245 M 222–245
- 246–263 N 246–263
- 264–272 O 264–272
- 273–305 P 273–305
- 306–331 R 306–331
- 332–403 S 332–403
- 404–433 T 404–433
- 434–438 U 434–438
- 439–448 V 439–448
- 449–466 W 449–466
- 467–473 X 467–473
- 474–476 Y 474–476
- 477–484 Index 477–484
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- „... beyond the sexist representations of the past. First, it is scripted by Juno’s award-winner Diablo Cody ...” „... sexuality, it reproduces one of the oldest sexist stereotypes that has directly and indirectly oppressed ...” „... released in early 2015 and appeared to show an all-too-familiar sexist story line: “Bossy woman’s icy heart ...”
- „... . Understanding their positionality in this sexist society, as fetish objects meant to be fragmented visually and ...” „... sexist, patriarchal society, reborn in Immortan Joe’s Citadel. For example, when the rig, now run by ...” „... , sexist objectification of the “other,” and utter destruction of the world. Angharad then shoves Nux off ...”
- „... outrageously sexist as it was unnecessary. In the original comic book series, Storm was often the combat leader ...” „... mobility and thus her ability to perform in X-MEN FRANCHISE 471action sequences, or sexist ageism ...” „... due, and the later franchise installments are generally less sexist than the earlier ones. Deadpool ...”
- „... . By represent-ing Carrie in this way, the films cater to sexist beliefs that women cannot handle ...” „... after cracking under the social pressures.The sexist tropes that the Carrie films rely upon are ...” „... half-baked and thoroughly sexist imagina-tion of the eponymous television show from an earlier era. A ...”
- „... sexist stereotype. Sadly, with all its virtues and flaws, Teeth ultimately reaffirms the monstrosity of ...” „... should also not be lauded. There is a sexist double standard at work in this film. A male teacher having ...” „... about our sexist society.See also Loverboy; Mean Girls414 THELMA & LOUISEBibliographyGoldstein ...”
- „... commodity, the viewer wit-nesses another way in which the film is sexist toward Olive. When she is asked by ...” „... one and probably one of the most sexist aspects of the film. This message is one that contradicts what ...” „... the film is sexist is in the clothing choices Olive makes when she realizes the rumors have spread and ...”
- „... much-hyped romance at the core of this story is truly, madly, deeply sexist. It is an act of almost ...” „... sexist work or whether it just depicts sex-ism is not entirely clear. The dehumanizing practices of Mark ...” „... sexual objectification and sexist culture, and to ensure the support of general audiences, The People vs ...”
- „... women or indeed stereo-typically sexist conceptions of women in general. Ace is presented with a clear ...” „... sexist virgin-whore dichotomy in its plot mechanics.In terms of its themes, Sex, Lies, and Videotape ...” „... in fiction. It is unnecessary to demonstrate here how this dichotomy is in itself sexist; in the film ...”
- „... rife with sexist elements. Women are scarce in the film in general; Silhouette and her lover are ...” „... relevant. However, the revealing nature of these costumes is obviously sexist. And because there are so few ...” „... demeanor. This ini-tial reaction reveals Eddie’s (and the audience’s) sexist tendencies because he (and the ...”
- „... to get her baby fix. Kate’s obstacles to becoming a mother can be read as a sexist message to viewers ...” „... way in which Kate is punished for her choices.Another way the film is sexist is in the clothing, hair ...” „... question is whether any new version of the tale can really refute its sexist past.Emma Watson was cast as ...”
- „... Samara’s evil curse to save him, even if it means that many more will die as a result.One sexist element ...” „... 1998 film ameliorated this sexist association somewhat by granting the ex-husband Ryuji limited ...” „... womb for the anti-Christ but also allows her to be brutally raped reveals his sexist views.Sexism is ...”
- „... been directed by a man, I’d call it sexist.” Although Ebert only feigns reluctance to use the word ...” „... , there are, admittedly, elements of the film that one can consider sexist. Like many other teen sex ...” „... undermines objectification and male chauvinism. Roger Ebert called the film sexist, despite the fact that the ...”
- „... points to the plight and sexist treatment of women in society.When Joe disappears during the eclipse ...” „... representation of women’s lives while acknowledging and indicting sexist attitudes and societal ...” „... be seen to symbolize the excep-tional lengths women must push toward in an inherently sexist society ...”
- „... definitive film on the male gaze, and it seems torn between deconstructing the genre’s sexist legacy ...” „... compliant and sexually available. Samantha’s OS is a slight creative flip on this trope, as this sexist ...” „... employed by NASA in the film—Vivian Mitchell and Ruth—are depicted as racists and, ultimately, as sexists ...”
- „... movie only to be stabbed and die).The film can be classified as a neo-noir, a notoriously sexist genre ...” „... investigated/tamed by the male antihero.Not all interpretations of the genre are wholly sexist, though. Katherine ...”
- „... will certainly be looked upon by contemporary audiences as sexist on multiple levels, Vertigo’s focal ...” „... in her relation-ship with the Spaniards, she is met with sexist criticism and judgment when facing ...”
- „... welcome queer element to the story that might have disrupted the sexist, heteronormative conventions of ...” „... who transcends sexist ideologies. On the other hand, there are those seven minutes that offer viewers ...”
- „... , especially slashers, sexist, seeing in them a perverse fetishization of the female body through mental and ...”
- „... woman, but also casting an actor better known for his action roles, the creators exposed the sexist ...” „... might initially seem unfair to label The Goonies as gender-imbalanced, let alone sexist. Yet ...”
- „... discussion of gender representation and the use of female characters, it is hard not to see the sexist ...”
- „... notice that Mickey’s character displays some sexist tendencies. For instance, he demands that Mallory ...” „... a tyrannical, sexist boss who embod-ies the worst stereotypes of predatory, corporate male ...”
- „... . This seems unfair and, perhaps, sexist.Spouses aside, the true focus of Lost in Translation is the ...” „... potentially be read as sexist. Ultimately, even with his pronouncements of wanting a relationship with Bridget ...”
- „... Purple, the Friday the 13th franchise, and others.Sexism in the film industry and the sexist attitudes of ...”