Feminist Media
I don’t think I can specifically state what qualities feminist media must contain in order for it to be thought of as feminist. One quality that I believe is important is the equality of genders. Many women understand the inequalities that exist between the sexes, but once more men begin to see this we may be able to change the way we internalize and visualize the relationship between the genders. I don’t think men are just responsible for the objectification of women in media. Women also objectify men. For example, McDreamy and McSteamy in Grey’s Anatomy. I enjoy tuning into Grey’s Anatomy every week to see these two who bring many viewers a great amount of visual pleasure. But why is this okay? It isn’t, but by acknowledging the objectification of both sexes implies that the structures need to be changed.
I believe that feminism is trying to inform others who are unaware of the inequalities that exist today with gender, race, and sex. Media that takes on the perspective of someone different than you will allow you to see their point of view. No one will ever be able to understand completely what it is like to be someone else. I would consider No! The rape documentary to be a feminist form of media because it is sending out a message about rape from a black women’s perspective. This perspective is not completely different from mine. However, I will not be able to ever experience what it is like to be a minority of both gender and race.
I don’t think that you can label one specific type of movie feminist or not. I think it depends on the person and whether or not a movie makes an impact on them. This impact could be either negative or positive. It can speak to your personal experiences, or change the way you view the world. Feminist media is completely up to the person who is deciding what media is feminist and is based on their morals, beliefs and values.