How do you make an female action hero that appeals to both men and women? It sounds like it wouldn't be the most difficult thing in the world to do right? You just need the usual ingredients of a good origin story, something brave and bold about the character, and making her relateable, right?
Well not so much. In today's media there's a large differenve between a male action hero and a female action hero. The male hero usually has huge muscles, and an ego that drips masculinity. On the other side of the equation the female action hero tends to have tons of sexuality instead of masculinity and are usually shown being dependant on the male action hero or the male action hero sees the female action hero as a sexual object.
In recent years it seems like the female action hero's costume has gotten tighter and tighter. Look at a picture of Wonder Women in the 60's and compare it to a picture of her today. Her outfit has definately been "sexualized", making her breast larger along with her bottom. Let's face it, sex sells. Media companies use this knowledge to make action heros more attractive to all audiences. Is this right?
I agree with you when it comes to appearance. The women are sex objects and men are big an strong. But the making of a super hero is always the same recipe. The hero must save a less being. Do what is right at the time. Finally, be over powering of every other character. This can be made into a girl or boy form. But of course the appearance is what sets a male super hero from a women super hero. Batman and wonder women are completely opposites. Batman has a deep voice, muscular, and wears a all black suit that covers him up. Wonder women has her breast out, a very skinny waist, a very feminine voice, and long beautiful legs. This a strategy to get men to watch a subordinate being the dominate.
ReplyDeleteIf you see a women on tv shows or movies, all we really notice is how sexy they look, and what erotic scenes will they act out. While we learn and observe, think about the young generation and what kind of message is being portrayed in movies that have women being exposed. But thats the main target, to attract men and viewers in order to keep their name on the billboard.
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