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The Hays code is an example of the 1934-1968 Motion Picture Production Code. The Hays code prohibits excessive use of sex, drug use, and so much more. This helps extremely especially for women feeling victimized and sexualized.

Props To History. “The Hays Code and the Studio System.” YouTube, 20 Apr. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-5KO7vvuV4.

Hailey V

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In the earlier films women where always wearing tight clothes, looked dumb, and used as a sex symbol. But through women's movements it has changed, one thing that came up is the Bechdel test. This test asks if it has to have at least two women in it, who talk to each other, and talks about something besides a man. And based on these questions if yes, it is a successful women included film.

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Bechdel, Alison. “Bechdel Test Movie List.” Bechdeltest.com, 2019, bechdeltest.com/.

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About

The Bechdel Test, or Bechdel-Wallace Test, sometimes called the Mo Movie Measure or Bechdel Rule is a simple test which names the following three criteria: (1) it has to have at least two women in it, who (2) who talk to each other, about (3) something besides a man. The test was popularized by Alison Bechdel's comic, the name of which Google won't let me put on this page for inciting hate, in a 1985 strip called The Rule. For a nice video introduction to the subject please check out The Bechdel Test for Women in Movies on feministfrequency.com.

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Recent activity

Currently 10251 movies in the database. The five latest additions:

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Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate (2024)
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Dune: Part Two (2024)
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Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
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Mermaid (2007)
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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)
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Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
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Advantageous (2015)
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The list

The list you see to the left of this text consists of an icon with the result of the tests (explained below), the title (clicking it will take you to its details page, where you can find the reviews and comments) and finally two optional icons, also explained below. Clicking the icon before the title will take you to the movie's IMDb page.

For the sake of practicality, I've taken the liberty to read the first criterion as only named female characters counting.

There are currently 10251 movies listed. Some stats and graphs are available. Be sure to check out Ten graphics on the Bechdel test on Reddit for more graphs.

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About the Bechdel test
Wikipedia: Bechdel test The Bechdel Test: What It Is, And Why It Matters TV Tropes Wiki: The Bechdel Test
Articles
The Dollar-And-Cents Case Against Hollywood's Exclusion of Women The Female Character Flowchart Memo to all women: No half for you in Hollywood Cartoons are more than just entertainment The 'Bechdel Rule,' Defining Pop-Culture Character
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The Bechdel Test, or Bechdel-Wallace Test, sometimes called the Mo Movie Measure or Bechdel Rule is a simple test which names the following three criteria: (1) it has to have at least two women in it, who (2) who talk to each other, about (3) something besides a man. The test was popularized by Alison Bechdel’s comic, the name of which Google won’t let me put on this page for inciting hate, in a 1985 strip called The Rule. For a nice video introduction to the subject please check out The Bechdel Test for Women in Movies on feministfrequency.com.

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The Vito Russo Test is a test created to measure if a film contains relevant LGBTQIA+ members. The requirements are that the films contain a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender. That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity. And lastly the LGBTQ character must be tied into the plot in such a way that their removal would have a significant effect.

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“The Vito Russo Test - GLAAD.” Glaad.org, 18 July 2014, glaad.org/sri/2014/vitorusso.

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GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.

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Taking inspiration from the "Bechdel Test," which examines the way female characters are portrayed and situated within a narrative, GLAAD developed its own set of criteria to analyze how LGBTQ characters are included within a film.

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Gender representation in media has changed a lot. Women are mainly represented as sexual icons and something pretty to look at, but now days women are starting to be seen as strong and power full. Men in media where seen as strong and independent, but now men can show more emotion. Media can be good and bad for gender representation.

“Edit Image, Resize Image, Crop Pictures and Appply Effect to Your Images.” Artpictures.club, 2023, artpictures.club/autumn-2023.html.

Hailey V

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There are 3 types of gazes in this sequence gazes that look at someone or something just beyond the screen, gazes that are averted, and gazes that break the fourth wall, looking directly at the viewer and each affects the viewer differently. These gazes cast attention to these characters, and it was mainly men, never women. The former is a controlling gaze based in control and punishment, and is based in a type of reassurance.

Hailey V

Gardiner, Marie. “Types of Gaze in Film: Perspectives and Power Dynamics.” Video Envato Tuts+, Envato Tuts, 12 Aug. 2024, photography.tutsplus.com/articles/types-of-gaze-in-film-perspectives-and-power-dynamics--cms-108791.

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Types of Gaze in Film: Perspectives and Power Dynamics | Envato Tuts+

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Understanding the different types of “gaze” in film can help us appreciate the nuances of storytelling, plus underlying power dynamics. Let’s take a look.

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Same sex marriage was hated and a major topic for many years and past years in our history. Can two people of the same gender marry one another? And now in 2015 supreme court made the decision that same sex marriage cannot be banned in any state. This cause a major relief on everyone, and some are still distraught and stuck with past ways.

History.com Editors. “Same-Sex Marriage Is Made Legal Nationwide with Obergefell v. Hodges Decision - HISTORY.” Www.history.com, A&E Television Networks, 23 June 2020, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/obergefell-v-hodges-ruling-same-sex-marriage-legalized-nationwide.

-Hailey VanderLinden

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Same-sex marriage is made legal nationwide with Obergefell v. Hodges decision | June 26, 2015 | HISTORY

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June 26, 2015 marks a major milestone for civil rights in the United States, as the Supreme Court announces its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. By one vote, the court rules that same-sex marriage cannot be banned in the United States and that all same-sex marriages must be recognized nationwide, finally granting same-sex couples equal […]

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Heteronormativity is the belief in only 2 genders and heterosexuality is the norm. This belief normally comes from an older generation with republican background. Heteronormativity is also an example of something set by society.

voicesofgenz. “Why You May Not Notice Heteronormativity.” Voices of Gen-Z, 20 Aug. 2020, www.voicesofgenz.com/post/why-you-may-not-notice-heteronormativity. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

-Hailey VanderLinden

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Homosexual/gay is the attraction to same sex. In this short story it does a great representation of what homosexuality is. The boy is unable to ignore what his heart truly feels but he is also scared of other finding out and what they would think. This is a common problem with coming out and finding your true self.

TheEllenShow. ““In a Heartbeat” - a Film by Beth David and Esteban Bravo.” YouTube, 7 Aug. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgfvmHeOiqQ.

-Hailey Vanderlinden

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"In a Heartbeat" - A Film by Beth David and Esteban Bravo

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Bisexual is when a person is attraction to 2 or more genders. This can include any gender like he/her, they/them, or ze/zer. Coming out as bisexual can be very hard society doesn't see this as a norm and that can cause fear with coming out.

Psych2Go. “What Does It Mean to Be Bisexual?” YouTube, 12 Feb. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdcVJ8ruU24.

-Hailey Vanderlinden

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Polyamory is when one has more than one intimate partner at a time with knowledge and consent of all involved. Gold, Robert, and Robert Gold. Polyamory is becoming more of a common thing in today's age, but older generations do not feel the same way. Spouses might typically find something missing in their relationship and convert to a polyamory relationship to fill that missing gap.

Gold, Robert, and Robert Gold. “Polyamory Is a Superior Alternative to Monogamy in the Modern Age - Highlander.” Highlander, 29 Oct. 2019, www.highlandernews.org/36462/polyamory-is-a-superior-alternative-to-monogamy-in-the-modern-age/. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

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Polyamory is a superior alternative to monogamy in the modern age - Highlander

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The destigmatization and legalization of polyamory in today’s age might provide Americans with an alternative to the more traditional monogamy. Research studies show that there are two leading causes of divorce in America today: infidelity and financial stress. Infidelity can create a stressful home environment without trust or communication and financial strain does not make […]

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Gender norms bring weight and expectations in society that is uncontrolled. Boys are only allowed to play with trucks and girls play with dolls. This can cause a detrimental impact on our future. Children look up and our grown up in a gender norm society, and this limits children's potential.

United Way NCA. “Gender Roles & Gender Norms: Definition & Examples.” United Way NCA, 19 May 2023, unitedwaynca.org/blog/gender-norms/.

-Hailey VanderLinden

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Gender Roles & Gender Norms: Definition & Examples | United Way NCA

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Discover how gender roles and norms shape children’s behaviors and expectations based on assigned sex. Read more in our detailed blog.

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This photo creates an amazing visual of what Gender Identity is, how one feels internally. When knowing your true gender identity, it feels like you're unveiling your true self. And being able to bloom and grow from it can make a huge difference in somones life.

“Free Vector | Gender Identity Illustrated Concept.” Freepik, 2020, www.freepik.com/free-vector/gender-identity-illustrated-concept_8135316.htm. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

-Hailey VanderLinden

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Gender expression is how one performs and express their gender. This can either be how you wear your hair, dress, talk, and so much more. Gender expression is a great way to figure out who you are and what feels comfortable to you.

It Gets Better. (2022, August 12). Gender Expression | LGBTQ+ Fundamentals. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zegdmYVULeM

-Hailey VanderLinden

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Machismo is hypermasculinity and toxicity. When looking further into it and where it comes from it mainly comes from your society, like the tough dads. The expectation of being mainly and not showing weakness can overtake and someone can start machismo.

we are mitú. “WHAT Does MACHISMO Mean? | Mitú.” YouTube, 23 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sdZo4ybJ2A. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

-Hailey VanderLinden

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Gender fluidity changes over time in a person’s gender expression, gender identity, or both. gender fluidity gives people the opportunity to experience different genders. A person's family, community and society all have a major factor in presenting gender fluidity more and more either in a negative or positive way.

Katz-Wise, Sabra L. “Gender Fluidity: What It Means and Why Support Matters.” Harvard Health Blog, Harvard Health Publishing, 3 Dec. 2020, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gender-fluidity-what-it-means-and-why-support-matters-2020120321544.

-Hailey VanderLinden

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Take a moment - yes, right now - to consider your gender. Do you identify as a woman, man, or another gender: essentially, how would you describe your gender identity? How do you show your gender to other people through how you look or act - in other words, your gender expression? And has your gender identity or gender expression changed or stayed the same over time?

Questions like these can be especially valuable if you're wondering about how gender identity and expression may shift as children grow up. And, of course, these questions may also resonate with many adults.

At times in my life, I've had shorter hair and a fondness for men's dress pants and dress shoes. I've also enjoyed occasionally playing male roles in theater productions and dressing in costume as a man on Halloween. At other times in my life, I've had longer hair and frequently worn dresses and dangly earrings - and more feminine Halloween costumes. Although my gender expression has shifted over time between less feminine and more feminine, I have always identified as a girl or woman.

What is gender fluidity?

Let's define a few terms. Cisgender means a person's gender identity matches the sex - female or male - designated on their original birth certificate. Gender fluidity refers to change over time in a person's gender expression or gender identity, or both. That change might be in expression, but not identity, or in identity, but not expression. Or both expression and identity might change together.

For some youth, gender fluidity may be a way to explore gender before landing on a more stable gender expression or identity. For others, gender fluidity may continue indefinitely as part of their life experience with gender.

Some people describe themselves as "gender-fluid." As an identity, it typically fits under the transgender and nonbinary umbrella, which applies to people whose gender identity doesn't match the sex assigned to them on their original birth certificate. (Nonbinary means a person's gender identity doesn't fit into strict cultural categories of female or male.)

Not everyone who experiences changes in their gender expression or identity identifies as gender-fluid. Nor does everyone desire gender-affirming medical treatment to change their body to better align with their gender identity.

How does gender develop and change?

People typically begin developing a gender identity in early childhood, around the age of 2 or 3. Gender identity develops within multiple social contexts: a person's family, their larger community, and the society and historical time in which they live. Each of these may have very different norms and expectations about gender expression and gender identity.

For example, a child might live in a family that believes that gender is more complex than boy or girl, and encourages a diversity of gender expressions. That same child may live in a town where most people believe that boys should "look like boys" and girls should "look like girls." And this child might live in a society and at a historical time with similar gender norms as their community. Thus, this child may feel freer to have a different gender expression or identity at home than out in public.

For many people, gender identity and expression develop early and stay the same over time. For others, either one may change. While such changes can happen at any time during a person's life, they're more common during childhood and adolescence than later in adulthood.

What's the difference between gender-fluid and transgender?

While some people develop a gender identity early in childhood, others may identify with one gender at one time and then another gender later on. For example, a person who was designated female on their original birth certificate may identify as a girl until adolescence, then identify as a boy for the rest of their life. This person would be considered transgender, but not necessarily gender-fluid.

Another person who follows this developmental arc may only identify as a boy until they are in their 20s, and then identify as nonbinary, and then identify as a boy again later in adulthood. This person could be considered gender-fluid, because they experienced one or more changes in their gender identity or gender expression. It's wise to note, though, that they may never use the term gender-fluid as an identity label for themself.

Ultimately, anyone who identifies as gender-fluid is a gender-fluid person. Often, the term is used to mean that a person's gender expression or gender identity - essentially, their internal sense of self - changes frequently. But gender fluidity can look different for different people.

How is gender fluidity related to health in children and teens?

Just like adults, children and teens who express or identify their gender differently from their sex designated at birth are more likely to experience prejudice and discrimination. These experiences may create minority stress that is harmful for their mental and physical health. Compared to cisgender youth, transgender youth are two to three times more likely to have depression, anxiety, self-harming behavior, and suicidal thoughts and behavior.

All communities have expectations around what's "normal." A youth who is gender-fluid may be at greater risk for prejudice and discrimination, because their shifting gender identity or expression goes against an expectation that each of these aspects of personhood develops early and stays the same over time. And the harmful interactions may not occur only with people who are cisgender. A youth who is gender-fluid may also face discrimination from some people in the transgender community who view them as "not really transgender." Seeing a youth who dresses more femininely on one day and more masculinely on another day may feel confusing or even threatening to anyone with strict ideas about gender.

How can you support gender-fluid youth in your life?

I encourage you to think about gender fluidity as part of the diversity of human experience related to gender identity and expression. While acceptance is important in how we treat anyone, it's especially important for children and teens.

Listen to youth and validate their experience of their gender. Everyone is the expert of their own gender.

Be patient, as a youth's gender fluidity may be part of their gender identity development.

Support gender-fluid youth in making informed decisions about gender-affirming care, such as hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries.

Connect them to support and resources so they can talk to others with similar experiences. Gender Spectrum is a great resource for both gender-fluid youth and the adults in their lives.

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Gender fluidity: What it means and why support matters - Harvard Health

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Gender fluidity refers to changes over time in gender identity and gender expression. For many people, gender identity and expression develop early and stay the same; for others, one or both may change. Understanding and supporting young people exploring gender is important to their emotional and physical well-being.