xmen essay
Discuss the construction and representation of gender in X-menAs well as the films content, the films title can also be discussed, especially when discussing gender representation. X-Men implies mystery and secrecy, but the 'Men' in the title is expected to cover the female members of the cast as well as the male. This may set up audience expectations of who would play the lead roles, what characteristics these lead roles will possess, and how these characters will be represented. The powers of the female mutants, Doctor Jean Grey, Storm, Rogue and Mystique, all have something in common which sets them apart from their male associates. The female mutants possess hidden powe
rs that are in contrast to the external and visually threatening powers based on strength that Wolverine, Cyclops and Sabortooth present. So women are represented as being dependent on the opposite sex in order to stay alive. Her provocative skintight costume drew media attention when the film was released. For example, Rogue is portrayed as mysterious and dangerous. By sticking to stereotypes, the film is easily digestible to the audience. Doctor Jean Grey's sexuality is constantly emphasised by the presentation of her character through tight clothes she wears however teamed with an intellectual look, that being a white doctor's coat or glasses. Sabortooth and Wolverine are depicted as brutal and savage. Rogue is only saved by the bravery of Wolverine. The representation of gender in the film 'X-Men' suggests that women are inferior victims, relying on men. The film X-Men may be accused of portraying women as victims. The female characters are portrayed as dependent on their male counter parts and are subject to the male gaze by their tight costumes. Rogue is a female victim as Magneto plans on using her energy, thus killing her. The emphasis on her form makes Mystique an evil 'goddess' built on ideology, which may have been inspired by the 'male gaze'. Doctor Jean Grey is, however, still treated as a sexual object, as Cyclops warns Wolverine to 'stay away from my girl'.
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