To what extent do representations of gender reflect the socioeconomic context of the TV shows you have studied? Make reference to Humans and Les Revenants
Knee Jerk reaction
The representations of gender in both Les Revenants and Humans strongly reflect the times in which we live in, to allow the audience to identify with themes and characters
Plan
Modern slavery
Gilroy - representation of ethnic minorities: hierarchies
Baudrillard - 'what is reality and what is simulation?' - Anita is a hyperrreal representation of a woman
Judith Butler - Performativity of Anita!
Lizbet Van Zoonen - male gaze - les revenants subverts? Julie's jumper??? Humans supports!!!
Anita/Laura binary opposition
Breakfast plan
Brothel scene MES of lingerie and lighting
Pub scene
The sex scene
Lighting (red)
Costume (stereotypical)
Close up (Anita's hypperreal face)
Objectification
Setting (modern day London)
Allegory
Narrative: Todorov: disruption of equilibrium
Content - Lena walks Simon back from the pub
- By walking Simon home, Lena is challenging both gender stereotypes as well as hegemonic patriarchal values
- Low key lighting is symbolic of a mysterious atmosphere
- Subway, concrete, night, deserted, all functions as a proairetic code for imminent danger, yet Lena confidently gets out of this situation, subverting the stereotype of helpless women in horror narratives
- Atmospheric diegetic sound of dog barking is also a proairetic code for danger
- Lexis of 'dickhead': deliberately offensive to men
- Dull, grey, concrete MES symbolises, a working class setting? Relatable to the target audience, for this scene teenagers
- Narrative
- Simon subverts stereotypical representations of men by resisting Lena's advances
- Simon's suit creates a binary opposition between Lena's informal costume, reinforcing gender stereotypes
- The representation of gender in Les Revenants is confusing and complicated, which allows the show to appeal to a modern audience. This means the show can effectively appeal to a range of niche audiences