The book examines cinema's multifaceted relationship with women, analyzing topics ranging from fictional representation and film politics to abuses on set and women's roles in filmmaking. Miret draws upon the famous feminist adage 'The personal is political' to illustrate this connection. She focuses on how early exposure to cinema perpetuates gender stereotypes and cultural narratives that shape perceptions of femininity. As Miret combines analysis with film recommendations, she aims to broaden understanding of cinema's impact and challenges the perception of film as mere entertainment, highlighting its role in upholding patriarchal norms.
The book covers a broad field, focusing on the treatment of women in fiction, politics surrounding awards, abuses on film sets, and the construction of female characters.
Miret analyzes how fiction affects us, particularly in childhood, emphasizing the dissemination of gender stereotypes, myths of romantic love, and beauty standards.
She argues that cinema is often reduced to mere entertainment, while it has historically upheld the patriarchal system and perpetuated rape culture.
Miret's work critically evaluates audiovisual content and recommends films and books reflecting a feminist perspective, extending from her Master's dissertation on gender and communication.
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