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Some films still depict women as conforming entities of traditional gender roles. Although other films are challenging this paradigm, it is seen that progressive films about women are not appreciated enough. Image from: Adobe Stock Photos 

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As the years go on, forms of media such as arcane, would show women in more masculine roles and personalities. The show ensures that women can be leaders of nations and fight for themselves independently. This shows women empowerment and independence.

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An example of this are the films such as Markova, Elena 1944, and Pulang Araw and how they told the story of comfort women and how the Japanese military abused them.

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The image above depicts gender representation because throughout the film "Matilda", Miss Honey is seen to portray a mother-like material to Matilda providing her with opportunities to showcase her skills and fueling her curiosity through their interactions in the classroom and also outside of school. Image from: Business Insider

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In Little Women, Amy March's famous monologue/speech encapsulates the visible gender roles and gaps present in the 1800s. She expresses the role she's been given as a woman and her obligation and pressure to marry rich in order to support her family.

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Sometimes, when we make a little "oopsie" or do something "girly", the phrase "I'm just a girl" comes out. But should it really be normalized to say JUST a girl?

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I believe that the character of Han Mi-Nyeo and Cho Hyun-ju in Squid game Season 1–Season 2 represent gender in media. Han Mi-Nyeo is a woman battered by society with her sexualizing herself, making use of her appearance, and obnoxious person in order to get what she wants in the Season 1 of Squid game. She plays the stereotype of the “mad woman” in the piece of media where she immediately tries to be at the top of the hierchy by latching onto a strong man almost immediately. Cho Hyun-ju on the other hand is a transgender woman, representing women who are still transitioning and transgender people who are trying to be who they really want to be but being chastised in the process due to the conservative views of the country in terms of gender.

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This picture shows empowerment and independent

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The song "Small girl" by Youngji portrays a tall girl with a strong personality who feels insecure with herself. This is because it is usually "small girls" with girly personalities and mindsets that are noticed and favored by men, especially in the romantic aspect.

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my favourite couple

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Apothecary diaries focuses on the old traditions from way before, and how women were very limited when it came to their careers and paths due to pre-conceived notions.

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because i liked a boy - Sabrina Carpenter

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Most female celebrities face backlash about their love lives. Media tends to shine a spotlight on their relationships often overstepping boundaries which harms the individual involved. This kind of attention is not usually directed towards men despite their involvement in worse romantic scandals. This song is about the hate Sabrina Carpenter received after dating Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo's ex. There was no cheating or unfaithfulness involved, and yet the media turned on her labeling her as a homewrecker.

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Rarity from My Little Pony is portrayed as a very girly girl who loves fashion and fancy things. In other media, characters similar to Rarity are framed to be mean or are shown as the antagonist. But in My Little Pony, Rarity's love for fashion is cherished by her friends and never shown in a bad light.

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Alex Consani - Teen Vogue

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Usual arguments like "BUT MEN ARE RAPED TOO" by the media or social media, especially in protest debates against misogyny are just made to disapprove the already made arguments by women. These arguments usually aren't to talk about the burden, it's to lessen the credibility.

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I have nothing to add, the image is perfect

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“Blame Game” is a song that describes the common issues girls and women faced in modern times like being told over and over again certain phrases like “You look pretty when you smile” or “What was she wearing?” as well as how women are perceived in media as being “holy” and being needed to cover skin or else men would be “temped” by them and being blamed for getting harassed by men.

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Beach Bunny - Blame Game (Official Music Video)

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Lot’s of stereotypical memes of men and women

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This picture depicts the slang "girl dinner" as an exmaple of what social media has depicted.

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The movie pearl depicts how the main character experience womanhood but in a more surreal way. Despite the movie very complex, intense, and graphic on impulsive actions, many women still relate and feel seen by the movie.

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Shuri's character in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is what I believe represents gender in media. It's not the norm for girls to lead a whole nation even in our times, and in her case, she used just to be the only one overseeing Wakanda's technology and applying these as their defense mechanism for their nation. Because of the death of her father and brother, no one else was leading Wakanda and even her people didn't see her as a leader then. However, she stepped up to the role and she proved her worth. She showed how she was destined for the role and could do just as good a job, leading as her brother. She led her nation and successfully defended it, showing she was capable.

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People comment “women☕️” on something controversial about women.

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Ryuji Ayukawa from Blue Period

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Jane Birkin's Di Doo Dah has a relationship to gender representation in media by exemplifying the nuances of how women were in the 1970s. The record is a cultural artifact that speaks through its lyrics, vocals, and visual presentation, challenging the more traditional representations of gender and discussing the tension between objectification and agency.

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During Miss Universe 2018, Spain's representative for the Miss Universe pageant Angela Ponce is the first ever transgender candidate to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. This marks the history and representation of how platforms like these are slowly embracing change and opening their eyes to trans females in the world of pageantry.

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Miss Spain Angela Ponce, the First Transgender Woman to Compete in Miss Universe, Doesn't Make Finals - E! Online

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27-year-old was not one of the final 25 women

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In these iconic movies, Disney princesses has a common plot of having their own “prince charming” that usually saves the princess. This can be seen in not only Aurora’s story but also in the others like Cinderella, Snow White, etc. Despite the princesses being capable of saving themselves, why is it that a prince always has to sabe the day?

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In the movie Brave, Merida is a Scottish princess who’s only dream is to be free of her life as royalty and to pursue her archery. However, her strict mother prohibits her from anything other than what a princess, or even a woman at that, “should be”. One of the sideplots in the movie involves Merida’s marriage to one of the three lord’s sons. Had she not spoken up later in the movie, she would have been married off to a clan heir only to strengthen the kingdom’s

power. It depicts how throughout history, women have been treated poorly only for the benefit of political connections.

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Carmen Sandiego is an example of a feminine character who subverts expectations by doing things normally seen as "masculine", such as fighting and committing crimes. Despite this, her femininity is not overshadowed and is instead complimented by the way she acts, making her an icon for bending traditional gender roles and norms.

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Women in media are often categorized into two types—you’re either cute and witless or loquacious and dull-looking.

Mind how I explicitly stated loquacious—talkative, actively serving as a euphemism for the fact that women are not credited to be intelligent or noetic in any way or form, but rather deduced to a quality that undermines their competence.

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This image represents the rhetoric surrounding women. The struggle of women is often depicted as inherent, allowing individuals to normalize and embrace their vulnerability and emotional complexities and ultimately dismantle the repressive structures imposed by the patriarchy. The use of St. Joan of Arc in the picture depicts the depth of these struggles through her historical implications, showcasing the effort it demands to understand these struggles--that no matter what, these will never be authentically understood.

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Titibo-tibo is a song by Moira Dela Torre that depicts a girl with a more masculine lifestyle, being known as a "tomboy" and being compared to femininity in games played, outfits worn, and people she surrounds herself with. The girl's style changed upon meeting a person of the opposite gender, turning her into a more feminine representation of herself.

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I believe misrepresentation and underrepresentation of gender isn’t applicable to solely women, as some genders are not acknowledged or invalidated by the public. And so, I’d like to present another representation of gender inclusivity within media, being Kyuusaku Yumeno (Q) from Bungo Stray Dogs; a canonically nonbinary character. An anime full of complex characters and personalities, it makes it so that this audience is very much included within this media, but enables the viewer to complete the perception on one’s self rather than following stereotypical norms. That being said, this detail is a fun fact that enthusiasts adore, but don’t summarize their entire character to.

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This is Lady Belle from the Tv Series "The Artful Dodger". She is a royal princess who insisted to become a surgeon even if women in these times were not allowed to. She not only stood up for her passion but she was also against on how women were automatically treated lower than men. Although her parents, the king and queen were against her decision of becoming a surgeon, she still chose to become one and be an example on how women are also capable of doing jobs other than housekeeping, being petite, and much more. She was willing to give up and betray her royalty just to follow her passion even if it was only for men.

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A secret love directed by Chris Bolan, wherein two women kept their decades-long love hidden.

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[Licad] 1 Aquino-Casareo, Jessica Caitlin

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[Licad] 1 Aquino-Casareo, Jessica Caitlin

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The show bridgerton set in the regency era, shows how the women of this time were only there for becoming wives and having children. It shows how women had to be the perfect all the times in everything they say and do. Though the show does try and break the stereotypes by having certain female characters be against the norm of their society.

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Remarks and memes such as these represent the gender roles that are mostly attached to women, creating a negative perception on what a woman can fulfill due to the “limitations” it sets.

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Geoff. “Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Can Show the Way for Women’s Basketball, Claims Geno Auriemma.” Sportskeeda.com, Sportskeeda, 10 Nov. 2024, www.sportskeeda.com/college-basketball/news-caitlin-clark-paige-bueckers-can-show-way-women-s-basketball-claims-geno-auriemma. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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Paige Bueckers is an exceptional women's basketball player, playing for UConn and in other competitions. She has paved the way and represented many women in male-dominated sports, breaking gender stereotypes and adding to the capabilities of what women stand for.

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Carmen lived in a dystopian world, she was born in a wealthy family often giving speeches that she would change the world and rallied as much people to her cause with the goal of undoing all the suffering in the world. It was an unrealistic goal but she meant every word.

Though the project failed miserably, she still hells the people of the city by reminding them of who they truly are and free them from torment, giving them a speech and a reason to keep going and to become their true selves.

To me, she reminds me that if I am resilient enough, I could become the best I can be.

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The song Nxde by (G)I-DLE talks about how people judge others, especially women, based on their looks or stereotypes. It mentions Marilyn Monroe to show how people only see what’s on the outside and not the real person. The chorus says, “Why you think that ‘bout nude? ’Cause your view’s so rude,” which means people need to stop thinking negatively or in a shallow way.

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(G)I-DLE (여자)아이들 (Official YouTube Channel)

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(여자)아이들((G)I-DLE) - 'Nxde' Official Music Video

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Michelle Yeoh represents women by breaking stereotypes in film, particularly in her roles as an action heroine and a complex, multidimensional lead. As a trailblazer for Asian women in Hollywood, she has helped increase visibility and authenticity in representing Asian cultures. Beyond her acting career, Michelle Yeoh is an advocate for gender equality as a UN Goodwill Ambassador, inspiring women globally to pursue their ambitions. Her resilience and success, especially later in her career, make her a role model for professionalism and perseverance, encouraging future generations to break barriers.

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Gina Linetti, purest form of the 100 emoji, showcases how writers often fall short with the story line as to how they write a smart, caring, unique woman. Gina is one of my favorite characters, her confidence and wit is all i live for, she’s seen as smart, strong, and is said to advocate for many things through the use of social media. She always confided and sought advice or motivation from fellow women as she references her “gods” are women and often told her co-workers to simply believe in themself and to not change simply because someone didn’t approve of who they were. Apart from that she showcased how women are expected to keep their achievements quiet, she showcased how she changed her ‘high’ grades to lower grades so she’d stay popular and fit the narrative but as she grew up she decided to forfeit the idealistic woman story she created for herself and lived in confidence and became truly successful by the end of her storyline.

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The General’s Daughter is a Filipino teleserye produced by ABS-CBN. The story follows Rhian Bonifacio, a dedicated nurse who also works as an undercover spy to exact revenge on her father’s sworn nemesis. This type of representation in media showcases women and their ability to work in male dominated fields.

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In my opinion, Neytiri from "Avatar" is a perfect example of an independent and strong woman. She is proof that women can fight for themselves and their loved ones. Most women are represented as weak, unintelligent, or cute. James Cameron, the director of the films, have shown how his female characters work. They fight, protect, speak up, and bring motivation to their clans just as much as the males do. Not only Neytiri is physically strong, but also mentally and emotionally. She has been through a lot even before she met her partner, Jake. Her home has been destroyed multiple times and her peers died at the hands of humans. Which resulted in her hatred towards them.

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Audrey Hepburn portrayed women as graceful, strong, and independent, moving away from old-fashioned, passive roles. Her mix of kindness, intelligence, and strength both in her films and in real life inspired and empowered women during her time.

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The song Nxde by (G)I-DLE talks about how people judge others, especially women, based on their looks or stereotypes. It mentions Marilyn Monroe to show how people only see what’s on the outside and not the real person. The chorus says, “Why you think that ‘bout nude? ’Cause your view’s so rude,” which means people need to stop thinking negatively or in a shallow way.

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(G)I-DLE (여자)아이들 (Official YouTube Channel)

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(여자)아이들((G)I-DLE) - 'Nxde' Official Music Video

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The film Legally Blonde sets its main agenda to challenging stereotypes and highlighting femininity through its main character, Elle Woods. In the movie, she is able to beat the prejudicial stereotype of “dumb blondes”, as well as pushing feminism forward by proving gender bias wrong through assumptions of “gender-dominating fields”. This movie is able to depict Gender Representation by breaking down general misogyny, yet keeping it in a well-known experience of academia.

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Encantadia is a series focused on 4 empowered women leading and protecting their kingdom needing no king nor “prince charming”.

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The song “mad woman” by Taylor Swift highlights the double standards imposed on women, specifically how society attacks their emotional expressions. It shows how women are often labeled as “crazy” or “mad” when they respond to mistreatment or injustice, which invalidates their feelings.

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I believe that the quote, “Anyone can wear the mask,” taken from the Into the Spiderverse movie best shows gender representation in media. The quote is very inclusive and empowers whoever is behind the mask. Everyone, no matter their identity, is given the same responsibility of doing good.

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Women and our bodies have always been seen as commodities that are objectified all over media. Mainstream media in particular has always pushed for unrealistic standards that women have to be or become. "Your waist needs to fit inside your headphones." or "Apparently this filter shows if your face has the golden ratio." Society has always portrayed women with false images of physical appearance, behavioral standards, and beauty. Women remain as sources of exploition for the patriarchy and targets of dehuminization.

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The movie Black Swan represents gender in media by showing how women are frequently portrayed in extreme roles either innocent or seductive, how their sexuality is controlled by men, how their mental struggles are dramatized, and how they are pressured to be perfect

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The purpose of calendars are essentially used for organizing timelines and planning ahead. In my opinion, the advertising of “Mom Calendars” only supports the prejudice that women or the mothers should be the primary care taker of the family. That it is the mother’s responsibility to carry the burden of planning the family’s life when it should be a joint effort between their partners.

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Barbie, a film that empowers women and exemplifies the idea that women need no rules, norms, or anyone to dictate their worth in life— but it is ultimately up to themselves to define their own idea of perfection. This film recieved multiple nominations and awards, which one would expect it to recieve mass support from the media as it promotes femininity and gender equality, yet it was deemed “controversial” and was even compared to the film “Oppenheimer” by Jo Koy in the Golden Globes 2024. He stated that "Oppenheimer is based on a 721-page Pulitzer Prize-winning book about the Manhattan Project, and Barbie is on a plastic doll with big boobies”.

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Jo Koy talks about the difference between  the Barbie Movie and Oppenheimer Golden Globes 2024

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As mentioned in another post, Ryuji Ayukawa, or Yuka, is genderqueer character from the animanga series blue period.

A core point of Yuka’s character is that her personality isn’t boiled down to her gender. She is a complex character that represents the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community today. Despite the prejudice she experienced, it doesn’t steer her away from expressing herself the way she does. She is not a ‘feminine man’ or ‘crossdresser’, instead, she is a character that still strives to live freely as her own person.

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Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games represents the balance of toughness and gentleness. She who shows firmness to her beliefs and her unwavering toughness breaking barriers on the perception of “strong” in a woman.

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“I'm the strong one, I'm not nervous

I'm as tough as the crust of the Earth is…

“pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop.”

- Luisa Madrigal

Always strong, reliable, and unshakeable. At first glance, Luisa from the Disney movie “Encanto” is shown as the epitome of physical strength and resilience, with the power to effortlessly carry heavy loads of objects and protect her family and village from harm. However, this gift of strength soon becomes a burden to carry, forcing her to lift the weight of pressures and expectations on her shoulders. As one of the eldest in her family, Luisa feels the pressure to maintain her superhuman abilities while supporting everyone around her, especially as the village relies on her for protection and assistance. The constant demand for her to “put on a brave face” and suppress her own emotions takes a toll on her mental and emotional well-being, which echoes the challenges faced by many women who are expected to prioritize others over themselves. This gender representation which imposes the pressures rooted in the standards and responsibilities (domestic and career) society created for women lead them to conformity just to avoid discrimination and prejudice.

Image Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/gx1GmBvCXTAwJCCPA

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I chose Moana as a gender representation in media, because it shows how us women can be able to decide and speak up for ourselves without having the problem of others controlling us on what we have to do with our lives. Moana shows empowerment by standing up for herself to speak her mind, show how powerful she is on her own, and showed curiosity without allowing others that hinders her from speaking up to stop her from showing her side of creativity and strength.

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I chose Moana as a gender representation in media.

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riot grrrl is me

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In the series lessons in chemistry, Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant scientist but due to her pregnancy, she is laid off from her job due to blatant gender discrimination. She even questions her boss that if a man were to get a woman pregnant, would he be laid off? And the answer to said question was no. Using her skills however, she became the host of a cooking show for housewives on tv but she did more than just make recipes— she helped inspire women to pursue their dreams and show them their worth. This portrayal of resilience shows how women back then were able to cope. It showed the ‘housewife’ setup (how they were traditionally portrayed in the media in the 1960s), albeit with a twist.

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The movie "Ocean’s 8" focuses on how women can do what men do, especially in traditionally male-led roles. Debbie Ocean leads women to pull off a heist, breaking gender stereotypes and societal norms in the media.

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Hidilyn Diaz was the first Filipino to win an Olympic gold medal, serving as an inspiration women and Filipinos alike!

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The women would choosing men discussion sparked controversy because some men were offended that a woman would rather be alone with a bear than a man. This resulted in some men depicting women as “crazy” or “insane” and some people started making art of women getting mauled by bears.

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The movie Mulan circles around a young girl breaking gender expectations by becoming a warrior and saving her country.

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Cher from the movie “Clueless” was often misjudged as a shallow, materialistic girl obsessed with malls and fashion despite her intelligence, resourcefulness, and  strong sense of social responsibility throughout the film. The movie itself also portrayed the social pressures regarding female activity, like when some girls were praised for being virgins while others were shamed for it.

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https://music.apple.com/ph/album/girls-just-want-to-have-fun/400603643?i=400603693

“Girl Just Wanna Have Fun” is a song that is usually listened to by the older generation. The lyrics of the song appear to be quite simple and easy to follow, but if we delve deeper and establish a wider interest in this song, the significance of its message gradually unravels as it tackles an issue that remains extremely relevant. Cyndi Lauper intentionally created a song that depicts the gender stereotypes and inequalities women experience daily. Through her music, she successfully demonstrated, in a more positive and engaging manner, the importance of gender equality—normalizing such attitudes and behaviors of women.

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Please read this book it's so good I swear🙏

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I'm not completely finished reading it but a main idea of the book is using vegetarianism as a metaphor for resisting patriarchal ideals and standards. I think it represents gender and sex really well because it shows parallels between two very common and big parts of the society of where the book is based(Korea) to show the widespread influence misogyny plays in everyday life.

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The film 10 things I hate about you portrayed how adolescent girls were both idealized subjects and “impossible projects”. Bringing up how society had as set stereotype on women, such as acting lady like and dressing up with certain clothes to appear girly.

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Amy and Rosa from Brooklyn Nine-Nine show that even in a male-dominated environment, women always have each others’ backs like sisters.