Main Feature of the 'Male Gaze' -
- The representation of women in a sexual fantast and from a heterosexuals male point of view
- Scopophilia - the pleasure involved in looking at other peoples bodies
- Objectification of female characters
- Patriarchal society
- Active male and passive female
- Men - controlling subjects
- Women as an image
- Men do the looking and the women are there to be looked at
- Needs of male ego
Q1 - In what videos can we see the 'Male Gaze' theory? Give examples with explanations
Miley Cyrus - Wrecking ball
When looking at this music video you can see a strong intention for male attention. You can see this from the close ups being used throughout. For example, they are used to show her body parts, such as her lips and legs. The use of stereotypical red lipstick compared to her pale skin and white background draws you in to her. Her music video is highly sexual.
Robin Thicke - Blurred lines
Within this video you can see a even stronger use of male gaze. They did this by having, stereotypically, men in suits dancing with woman hardly dressed. The use of this helps to show how the male gaze can be portrayed. In this music video, the use of red blasts of colours stereotypically indicates sex. Having this makes the 'Male gaze' stand out.
Q2 - Do you believe that women "experience the text's narrative secondarily"? Why?I believe that women do experience the text's narrative secondarily, as they are the ones who are always being watched, judged and talked about by men. I also believe that men can be seen as objects by females too meaning that the male gaze theory may not always be supported.
Q3 - Does this help with continuation of sexism? Does this suggest that the music industry is corrupt and filled with sexism?
I think music is an element of sexism for all ages but mainly the younger generation. This is because they are influenced more easily. I think that the idea of 'male gaze' is not acceptable but due to the viewing numbers constantly increasing it is being seen as okay. I think people do not think that the music industry is filled with sexism as it has become our way of daily life to see each sex portrayed in this way by the media.
Q4 - Do you think women play on this stereotype and why?
I think that in today’s society females do play to males attention. I think this could be influenced by the media but is mainly because they find the attention positive. Having sexualised figures in the lime light means that people are being less confident with the way to look. I think women play to it as it is seen as natural to act in such a way.
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