Women Empowering Women
With the history of cinema over the years, the need for strong female characters has never been more apparent. It is integral for us as a community to have women properly portrayed in the media, not only for the overall wellbeing of women mentally and physically, but for societal homogeneity. As dystopian as it may…
Heartstopper is one of the most important shows airing today because of its relatability, its diverse cast of characters, and its resistance to shy away from topics that other shows may be weary to address.
To be a completely independent woman is a liberating thing, or at least we’re told.
By creating a conversation around patriarchy and the effects it has on individuals, Barbie (2023) subsequently begins a smaller, lesser explored conversation surrounding the concept of antagonism. Barbie (2023) has brought to light how eager we, as a community, are to establish a black and white narrative and label people “villains” and “heroes” despite obvious attempts of storytellers, like Greta Gerwig to emphasise the lack of a villain/heroes.
This is a prevalent issue which is undoubtedly exacerbated by poor media representation, a lack of comprehensive sex education, and a continued societal prioritization of heterosexual, male sexuality over all others.