Questionairre

Women in Film Questionnaire

Gender
Male/Female

Age
Under 16/ 16-21 / 21-30 / 30+

What do you think is the most stereotypical role for a female character in film?
Mother figure/ damsel in distress/ love interest/ heroine/ villain

Do you think that the portrayal of women in film is exploitation?
Yes/Don’t Know/No

Explain your answer:





Outline mental and physical attributes you believe a female heroine should have and give an example of one in film:








Laura Mulveys “The Gaze” theory is male idol-worship of female celebrities i.e. female actresses exist purely to appeal to a male audience; to what extent do you agree with this theory.

Strongly Agree/ Agree/ Don’t Know/ Disagree/ Strongly Disagree


Who do you think was the turning point for all female heroines?






In your opinion are women being represented as equals throughout the film industry?
Yes/Don’t Know/ No

Explain Your answer :








Name your favourite action film:



How are the women portrayed in this film?







On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the strongest) Which of these attributes do you think are shown from female characters in film:

Independence
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Strength (emotional)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Strength (physical)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Sense of Humour
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Intelligence
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Motivation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10


Caring
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Vain
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



Do you believe that there are certain actresses that usually to play the role of heroine/strong women?




Are there any actresses who you think would never suit the role of a dominant woman?








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