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

A measure to assess the representation of women in films.

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

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

An approach that examines societal power in movie narratives.

The stereotypical portrayal of female characters in film.

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

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

Form of filmmaking that challenges mainstream conventions.

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

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

A tendency to value male dominance in history and culture.

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

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

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

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

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

Recasting old films from a contemporary, feminist viewpoint.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A system which ensures that films meet certain inclusivity criteria.

How film production, distribution, and reception can maintain or challenge social hierarchies.

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

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

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

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