Strengthening Women's Consciousness and Anti-gaze

A study on the female character in the movie "The Disappearing She"

Authors

  • Boyuan Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/v7bqq323

Keywords:

Gaze Theory, Anti-Gaze, The Disappearing She, Feminist, Female Images, Gender Equality

Abstract

Based on Lacan's gaze theory and modern feminist thought, this article analyzes the Chinese film "The Disappearing She", placing women in the perspective of others' gaze, to explore the strengthening of female consciousness and how women can counter gaze, and contribute to the establishment of new era women, the rational handling of gender relations, and the promotion of gender equality.

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References

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Published

27 July 2024

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