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How has the way women been portrayed over the last 3 decades changed?
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How has the representation of women in Sci-fi film changes over the past 30 years? Since the 70's till the modern age, women have been portrayed in many different roles- the housewife and gentle caring mother to the more modern businesswomen. Films have provided an everlasting capture of the gradual change. Films such as the groundbreaking Star Wars, (in which the main female character- Princess Leia a unorthodox stereotypical women of the 70's era shows what women could do if given power.) The Terminator, 2 the gripping sequel to the extremely popular prequel, ( Sarah Connor, a mother, who has to protect her son from imminent danger). And finally the visually pioneering Matrix, this time the female lead is a passionate love interest who is prepared to give her life for the man she loves. These three films represent their respective times and the change in attitude towards women is clear. Firstly,...
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