There is no misogyny. There is no false preaching. There is no sentimentalizing. There is also no easy solution in the ongoing evolution of the relationship between the sexes in an ever-changing cultural context. The popular culture is sending mixed messages about female empowerment and sexuality.
Films starring woman and about women are too few and far between.
And with men behind the apparatus of the cinema, crazy and sexy are still the most definable features of the feminine protagonist. The media business is still fueled by making thin and beautiful cultural values. It sells movie tickets, cosmetics, and diet pills. No wonder my students seem confused when I tell them we should all be feminists and strive for equality. All Rights Reserved.