Analyse the Development of Women’s Status By Using Western Feminist Theory
Abstract
This dissertation that is based on feminist theory and female film theory carries out textual analysis of the image of female figures, female themes and film narration to reveal the distinct female consciousness. Additionally, this research tries to use Western feminist theory to analyze the gender phenomenon throughout the history of western film could provide more insight for this research. This method of concept analysis study is suitable for this research as it allows a deep understanding of feminist theory and film theory to support the subsequent arguments.References
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