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“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Why are you censored word rape? Is it vulgar word? Rape must be talked about, existed, not hidden and pretended not to exist. Your post then sounds just comical. If you do not want to harm the victim, just write at the beginning of TW: sexualized violence. Stop censored truth!!!

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

That, though, requires wealthy men to give them money for those. Or wealthy women. Did you know Reese Witherspoon is producing and financing a lot of female writers and directors? I didn't until recently. But as long as its a male-dominated field, women have a tough time getting recognized for their work behind the scenes

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

It's just more than disgusting...

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

And you don't know if the person is dyslexic, or even if their native language is English, so you're just being a sh*tty ableist now.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

I thought Skyler was well-written and the audience reactions told us more about them than about Skyler. In a period when she was _separated_ from Walter, she saw somebody else. Somehow, this got twisted into "she cheated on him," which was never accurate. BTW, pretty much every male character in the show is also seriously flawed. We're just raised to expect the women behave like angels, even when the men don't.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Let's also not forget the Gillie was abused and raped by her own father, and had to give birth to his child while worrying the whole time that if said child was male her father would take it to be sacrificed to the white walkers, and if it was female her father would abuse, "marry" and rape that child too......but yeah let's throw that vagina around like it hasn't seen some trauma

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

I think it was more people's reaction to her than how she was written. She was a little dominant over Walter in the beginning, but that shouldn't have warranted hatred and I got the impression Walter had been putting her in the role of head of household for awhile since he'd sort of given up on life. And her later behavior certainly seemed warranted under the circumstances. I think misogyny had a lot to do with the hate toward her whether people realized it or not.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

It has become increasingly difficult for me to watch old movies + TV shows because of how sexual assault, stalking, rape, and women themselves are portrayed. It's painful + horrifying.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Why did the conversation have to take place indoors? big hint on "auto repair". It's not done in the dining room. Oy.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Yeah I hate all gratuitous violence but the rape scenes seem especially heinous bc they're written for the male gaze and have nothing at all to do w the storyline most of the time.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Add the requirement - while male characters aren't present. It's a measurement of whether the writers allow female characters to have independent story arcs.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Nothing. They just seem to show up on movie and TV screens way more often than they show up in the actual population.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

I hate the first few avengers movies because of how it goes in line with the other trope of women not interacting with each other. Why is she the only woman in the whole group?

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Well your mom is a horrible person herself and she’s has internalized her own brand of toxic misogyny. It seems to have rubbed off on you calling women “chicks” and thinking that “all” women are toxic. Not true at all. There are toxic people of EVERY gender! And just because she’s been around horrible women doesn’t mean all women are like this. She needs to learn how to be more open and supportive of women. You should tell her all of this. Also my husband is unfortunately very much the opposite, he won’t converse with other dudes because he thinks they’re all “assholes”. I’m helping him get passed that and be more open and supportive of other men.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Jenny is The Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope: She exists not as a full character on her own but solely to help broodingly soulful young men to embrace life and its infinite mysteries and adventures. Jenny is there only to help Forrest become a better person. Manic Pixie Dream Girls are all over the movies…Garden State, Elizabeth Town, Star Wars…

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Ew your comment reeks of sexism and misogyny too. Wtf is wrong w you? You've seen firsthand women taking a stand. How did that work out for them? Years of rapes w everyone saying they were lying. They took a stand and only one rapist got convicted another got off on a technicality. You're delusional if you think taking a stand ever helped a woman's career. So frigging gross. Who do you think writes and directs all those unnecessary nude scenes?? Megan fox complained about Bey sexualizing her as a teenager and he went on a campaign having her blacklisted. You're so gross along w the other one. Critical thinking is neither of your forte.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

True, but it's based on a computer game with precisely that as the character, so yeah the target market is precisely incel teenage boys who have no idea what a woman is.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

"but what about"

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

because at least half the population (men) are into sex and violence and gratuitous displays thereof, so they vote with their wallets.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

yep I stopped watching after S1 it made me sick.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

QT has no soul, and it shows.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Yeah, me too. He has more issues than National Geographic.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Yeah I really hate the "I'm not like other girls" trope.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

This is how we all need to analyse movies: the Bechdel Test. To assess if women have an actual purpose in a film: (1) it has to have at least two women in it, who (2) who talk to each other, about (3) something besides a man. When you watch films with these criteria, you find that at least 75% of Hollywood movies fail the Bechdel test.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

I kind of hate the nagging woman trope in general. It's not nagging to expect grown men to be responsible adults especially in relationships where they have kids. And it's insulting to men that they're portrayed as bumbling idiots. This is more of a sitcom/comedy trope.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

That's ALL of them, basically.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

I get so mad at the rape-to-love narrative that has been all over literature and movies forever.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Well yes, except Gillie had probably known nothing but rape in her life, given her circumstances, and women who have only known sexual violence can often have very unusual responses to sex and/or rape.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

So weird! As a women I am VERY offended by this movie.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

The whole of GoT was despicable, how was it so popular?!

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

It asks whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that the two women must be named is sometimes added.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Damn straight.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

The books were just as bad, every single character was completely one dimensional.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

It should never be a part of film. Hot take I know but there are certain crimes we do not show on film because it is too vile this should be one of them. And if it is it should never be a voyeur POV.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Can we just stop calling adult females 'girl'? It's woman. And it makes huge difference how you look at at females by how you call them. Thank you

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

The cool girl monologue is part of why I love the author Gillian Flynn. It's just so spot on.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

I hated her character the first time I watched it, but the second time I thought it was a pretty believable reaction. I mean, she was a victim of loads of awful situations, what was she meant to do?

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

No, but the filmmakers could SHOW that it's a longer process in probably 2 seconds.

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The Russo-Ukrainian War Prompted People To Create Memes And Here Are 35 That Show Support To Ukraine

Then why does it only mention a part of men's reproductive organs?

The Russo-Ukrainian War Prompted People To Create Memes And Here Are 35 That Show Support To Ukraine

@Sea otter, No, it makes people curious and they want to look what this is about.

The Russo-Ukrainian War Prompted People To Create Memes And Here Are 35 That Show Support To Ukraine

Thank you for this comment. Logged in after months just to upvote you. There's this fixation on "big balls"-comments everywhere.

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Thank you for saving her and also for saying this here. I thought the same.

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I think she looks rather sad.

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Of course this was done for men.

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Marnie, I agree with you. Also I just logged in to upvote all your comments, someone didn't like your critic, it seems.

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I agree too.

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What's wrong with her position? That she doesn't cross her legs or something like this?

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I agree.

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Or Lady

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You realise that cows, pigs and chicken suffer too, yes? Or is it only relevant if the animals are fluffy and cute for you?

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Run, girl. Ruuuuun!

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“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

We're pointing out how ridiculous it is. Why do you think we need this explanation? We know white men are in charge of Hollywood. We also know all different movies can make an impact and be great if they just gave others a chance. Instead they're afraid and dole out the same old crap and remakes and sequels w the same old half baked boring tropes. We know other voices do well in the box office but they still don't let it happen nearly enough.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

So your suggestion would be that women have absolutely no roles in movies at all? Bc there aren't many women directors writers or producers either. Would you suggest women just give up all together and let men play the female parts of movies? Women only have so many opportunities in Hollywood it's run by old white men. Even when women make it big they can't get good roles and they age out at 40. What do you suggest since you know Better than the women?

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Yeah I hate all gratuitous violence but the rape scenes seem especially heinous bc they're written for the male gaze and have nothing at all to do w the storyline most of the time.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

It should never be a part of film. Hot take I know but there are certain crimes we do not show on film because it is too vile this should be one of them. And if it is it should never be a voyeur POV.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Isn’t Star Wars Star Wars for girls?

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

The books were just as bad, every single character was completely one dimensional.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

You know what bothered me the most about that movie? The leading couple were supposed to be the same age, and Downey looked 20 years older that Mongahan. They were both supposed to be 35-ish, and she looked 30-ish, and he looked 45-50.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Ugh I hate this movie so so so much. It is gross torture rape porn that is it.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

QT has no soul, and it shows.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Yeah, me too. He has more issues than National Geographic.

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Pulp Fiction. Hate to say it. Actually, I don’t. It’s for sure Pulp Fiction.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

True, but it's based on a computer game with precisely that as the character, so yeah the target market is precisely incel teenage boys who have no idea what a woman is.

“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

Nothing. They just seem to show up on movie and TV screens way more often than they show up in the actual population.

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“Written By A Man”: Women Are Calling Out 30 Unrealistic Female Character Tropes They See In Books And Movies

And you don't know if the person is dyslexic, or even if their native language is English, so you're just being a sh*tty ableist now.

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