Articles of category "Theory / film theory (feminism)"

Film theory is the study of filmmaking from the mechanics to the theory behind it. Feminist film theory focuses on films made by women as well as the examination of women within traditional films. Generally, feminist film theory takes a look at how woman is seen as an object of make sexual desire and the fundamental theories and reasons behind this phenomenon.

The feminist theory gained in popularity during the early 1970's in the United States. Writings from many feminist United States philosophers came out as attempts to seize issues which involved movements for women like causes which were underlying of women's oppression, questions in regards to help women's emancipation be obtained, rights of equality, rights on abortion issues and sexisms nature.