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An examination of the ways in which economic systems influence the portrayal of genders.

An approach that examines societal power in movie narratives.

A tendency to value male dominance in history and culture.

The intentional and conscious effort to reduce sexism in film production and narrative.

Narratives that revolve around a pivotal transformation often related to beauty or social acceptance.

A narrative mechanism where a female character's death serves to further the male lead's story.

A trope featuring an idealized and unattainable standard of female beauty.

A concept suggesting the male perspective is central to storytelling in films.

The portrayal of a worldly and glamorous female lead, typical in early cinema.

An effect in which a narrow field of vision is presented, often through a literal or metaphorical screen.

An exaggerated, stereotypical portrayal of femininity or masculinity.

A narrative theme involving the transformation of a character's societal role or status.

The enhancement of character depth and avoidance of simplistic caricatures in film.

A psychoanalytic concept applied in film theory to describe pleasure derived from viewing.

A system which ensures that films meet certain inclusivity criteria.

Form of filmmaking that challenges mainstream conventions.

A concept addressing the evolving discourse around female representation in film.

A distinct method of creating and delivering films that strives to minimize gender bias.

The practice of analyzing films from a historically situated perspective, taking into account the time in which they were made.

Use of visual and narrative aspects to highlight women's issues and perspectives.

A feminist perspective in film that emphasizes the role of capitalism in shaping gender norms.

A practice of including more than one significant female character in films.

A principle aimed at achieving balance in the representation of genders onscreen.

A term that refers to women behind the scenes in filmmaking.

A critical approach that explores how women's work is devalued in the film industry.

Recasting old films from a contemporary, feminist viewpoint.

A directorial technique that empowers the view to align with a particular character.

A theoretical approach considering the influence of patriarchy in the cinematic experience.

A process encouraging filmmakers to bring new awareness and perspectives to storytelling.

A theoretical concept critiquing how women are represented in visual culture.

A motivation for female characters based solely on a romantic interest.

The stereotypical portrayal of female characters in film.

Approach focused on analyzing the multiple layers of discrimination faced by women of color in film.

An oppositional gaze adopted by female viewers to critique or resist traditional representations of women.

The critique of how the film industry upholds and reproduces sexism.

A movement attempting to reform the film industry to be more comprehensive of women.

A style of feminist critique that examines how queer identities are portrayed in film.

An initiative promoting women's narratives and presence in film festivals and critiques.

A measure to assess the representation of women in films.

A narrative feature that prevents a woman's role to solely supporting the male lead's story.

A criticism of how women are disproportionately hindered or harmed in certain narratives.