bell hooks + Van Zoonen - feminist theory

• What does bell hooks assert feminism aims to end?

  Sexist/patriarchal oppression
• How do the representations of women in The Bridge relate to bell hooks' concept?

  They challenge the ideology of domination
• Which characters in The Bridge challenge the norm of women in the police force?

  Saga, Hanne, and Lillian
• What role does Helle Anker play in The Bridge?

  She is an LGBT spokesperson
• How does Saga introduce Hanne to changing attitudes towards gender?

  By using the gender-neutral pronoun "Hen"
• How are men portrayed in The Bridge compared to traditional representations?

  They are constructed as less dominant
• Who is Hans in The Bridge?

  A gentle and caring father figure
• What does Henrik's character represent in The Bridge?

  Vulnerability and personal struggles
• How does the crime in The Bridge reflect patriarchal domination?

  The victim is a woman with liberal views
• What does the display of the victim's body suggest in The Bridge?

  Reassertion of stereotypical gender roles
• What does Van Zoonen assert about gender?

  It is constructed through discourse
• How do the representations in The Bridge reflect societal changes?

  They challenge typical stereotypes of gender
• How does Saga's character reflect changing ideas about gender?

  She embodies active female representation
• How are women framed in The Bridge compared to Van Zoonen's claim?

  Women are active, not passive
• What happens when Saga takes off her t-shirt in The Bridge?

  The gaze is intra-diegetic, not objectifying
• What role does feminist discourse play in The Bridge?

  It challenges traditional gender representations
• How do changing ideologies affect gender representation in The Bridge?

  They lead to more complex female characters
• What is the significance of Hanne's character in The Bridge?

  She challenges traditional gender norms
• How do family dynamics in The Bridge challenge stereotypes?

  They present diverse representations of family
• What does the victim's liberal views suggest in The Bridge?

  Women are targeted when patriarchy is challenged
• How does The Bridge illustrate the relationship between crime and gender representation?

  It shows how gender influences victimization
• Why is cultural and historical context important in gender construction?

  It shapes the meaning of gender over time
• How do women in The Bridge differ from traditional media portrayals?

  They drive the narrative forward actively
• What is the significance of the intra-diegetic gaze in The Bridge?

  It emphasizes women's agency in the narrative