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Women Published By The male gaze is so pervasive and powerful that it can feel like the only way to depict women. How can we effectively break away from a mode of perception so dominant it has become the default?…
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Trying to shake off the male gaze means arming yourself with insight. Here are some of the resources that helped me understand how the male gaze came to be — how the masculine, heterosexual perspective has determined the portrayal of…
So you know the male gaze sucks, but you’re not quite ready to give up your favourite rom-coms, action blockbusters or reality shows. I feel you. Maybe breaking away from the male gaze doesn’t mean we have to boycott every…
If media that centres male pleasure is starting to feel, frankly, old, you’re certainly not alone. Across many industries, media producers and creators are pursuing bolder, more thoughtful and consciously intersectional representations of womanhood—all waiting to be discovered. When I…
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