LAURA MULVEY THEORY

Laura Mulvey Theory

'The Male Gaze'

'The male gaze' normally appears when the audience is put into the mindset of a heterosexual man. We see this when there is a focus within males eyes of  females curves. The male gaze occurs when certain conventions, for example cut to different scenes or different speeds like slow motion are used. 

Laura Mulvey's theory suggests that the male gaze denies women identity, refering them to be admired for their appearances. This theory suggests that females can only see themselves from a males point of view. 

The women being within a mainstream film is extremely important. It is stereotypical that the female within the film has no real importance however the importance of how the female makes the male feel is important. 

Mulvey argues over the way that women are shown through men and through the 'male gaze' itself. The women begin to gaze at other women just like the male would.