Laura mulvey’s male gaze/feminist theory

• Who is Laura Mulvey?

  Laura Mulvey is a feminist theorist.
• What concept did Laura Mulvey coin regarding women's representation in media?

  She coined the phrase "male gaze."
• What does the term "male gaze" refer to in Mulvey's theory?

  It refers to the representation of women from the perspective of heterosexual men.
• How does Mulvey suggest women are often portrayed in media?

  Women are often sexualized and objectified as though viewed by a man.
• In what types of media does Mulvey's theory often manifest?

  It often manifests in music videos and films.
• What observation did Mulvey make about the roles of men and women in films?

  Men are typically the center of action and have agency, while women are passive.
• How does Mulvey describe the narrative structure in films regarding gender?

  She describes it as heavily gendered, with men responsible for active and dramatic parts.
• What are the key aspects of Laura Mulvey's feminist theories in media studies?

  • Coined the term "male gaze"
  • Women are often represented from the perspective of heterosexual men
  • Women are sexualized and objectified
  • Men are the center of action and have agency
  • Women are typically passive in narratives