xmen essay

Discuss the construction and representation of gender in X-men As 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 …

…By sticking to stereotypes, the film is easily digestible to the audience. The representation of gender in the film ‘X-Men’ suggests that women are inferior victims, relying on men. The female characters are portrayed as dependent on their male counter parts and are subject to the male gaze by their tight costumes. Men are represented as either intellectual individuals whose characters are explored, or as the strong fearless male, symbolized in the character of Wolverine.