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

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

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

A tendency to value male dominance in history and culture.

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

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

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

Form of filmmaking that challenges mainstream conventions.

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

An approach that examines societal power in movie narratives.

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

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

A measure to assess the representation of women in films.

The stereotypical portrayal of female characters in film.

A system which ensures that films meet certain inclusivity criteria.

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.

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.

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

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

An exaggerated, stereotypical portrayal of femininity or masculinity.

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

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

Recasting old films from a contemporary, feminist viewpoint.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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