Libra, watch out for the mixed feelings that arise for you today and your inner conflicts…
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Until early in the morning, the Moon will be in Aries and even in its “vacation” it will make a square with Pluto in Capricorn, which is why we will start the day with greater introversion and suspicion. We are most likely to distrust certain persons, especially if we feel that they are hiding something […]
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“Focus on pet culture”… The value of coexistence to be conveyed by ‘Donghulyung’, a new start (comprehensive)
“Understanding of animals as well as humans will increase.”First broadcast at 10:35 a.m. on the 16th Eun Ji-won, Son Soo-hee, PD Jang Do-yeon, and Defconn (from left) attended the online production presentation for KBS2’s entertainment program ‘Animals Are Great‘ held on the 15th. /KBS [더팩트 | 공미나 기자] ‘Animals Are Wonderful’ has returned to regular … Read more
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[세상에 나쁜 개는 없다] Rottweiler preparing for fierce dog temperament evaluation
Economy Queen Reporter Park Yu-mi Photo EBS [세상에 나쁜 개는 없다] There are no bad dogs…
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[세상에 나쁜 개는 없다] Rottweiler preparing for fierce dog temperament evaluation
Debate: Are Gender-Flipped Roles in Hollywood Progress or a Missed Opportunity for Original Female Characters?
Today’s debate is centered on one such provocative topic trending in Hollywood: the trend of female-lead franchises. Recently, in news was actress Jenna Ortega saying she has no interest in seeing “gender flipped” versions of popular male characters-like a “Jamie Bond” equivalent to James Bond. Her comments follow those from former Bond actor Daniel Craig and franchise producer Barbara Broccoli that favored writing new characters for women, rather than going back to characters that had been written for a man.
Today, we’ll explore whether creating female spinoffs of male franchises represents real progress in gender representation or whether it’s simply a shortcut that avoids creating new, unique roles for women.
And to do that, for us, we have two participants: Emily, supporting Ortega’s stance on the ground that any female-led franchise needs to be a fresh creation, and Mark, who claims the gender-flipped role is another way of getting closer to equality in Hollywood. Let’s start with our opening statements. The floor is yours, Emily.
Emily:
Thank you, Moderator. I fully agree with Jenna Ortega that women’s franchises should be original and not some derivative of ‘franchises full of men’. I mean, ‘Jamie Bond’ or ‘Edith Scissorhands’ just doesn’t really solve the problem of representation; it’s also like the most superficial change one could imagine, not adding any serious layer to female characters. We need women in roles created for them, with stories, motivations, and complexities attached to those characters. Rather, it is not just about changing the gender; what we need is more original stories with a bold and strong female character, instead of rehashed versions from males.
Mark:
I hear you, Emily, but I think there’s another side to this. The creation of female versions of iconic male characters can be a very powerful tool to break down certain traditional gender stereotypes and open up more possibilities for women in Hollywood. A “Jamie Bond,” for example, could bring new dimensions into the character and the franchise. These could bring in new perspectives, evoke dialogue on gender dynamics, and give actresses roles that have conventionally been held by men. It is about expanding possibilities and tearing down barriers, not sticking to what’s been done before.
Moderator: Great points across the board. Emily, how do you respond to Mark’s contention that these gender-flipped roles challenge traditional gender stereotypes and allow more opportunities for female actors?
Emily:
I understand where you’re coming from, Mark, but I think there lies a difference between challenging gender roles and repainting the same old canvas. For example, the idea of making James Bond a woman inherently doesn’t challenge the stereotypes; if anything, it justifies the idea that to be successful, one needs to follow in the footsteps of a man. What we need is stories built from scratch with a female protagonist in mind. Take movies such as “Wonder Woman” or “Atomic Blonde”-their protagonists didn’t just replace the gender; they were actually born through their plots, controversies, and natures. That is what proper representation should be.
Mark:
I see your point, but isn’t any step towards gender diversity a positive one? Hollywood’s still got a long way to go to reach equality, and such gender-flipped roles can serve as stepping stones toward more serious change. This new imagining of males into females causes immediate visibility, so we can start changing public perception. It’s a pragmatic way to get more women in leading roles now, as we continue to push for original female-led content. But it also challenges the audiences who watch them, placing women in traditionally male roles of power and authority, which is not a small thing.
Moderator:
Mark makes the interesting argument of visibility and changing public perceptions. Emily, can you take that further by addressing the use of gender-flipped roles as a stepping stone to more original content?
Emily:
I understand that, and I agree that visibility is important, but it shouldn’t be at the price of being unique. Why settle for second best when we could have truly groundbreaking female roles? The hidden message in all this will be that women can only be successful by taking up men’s shoes rather than forging their own path. We need to drive for stories that are new, inventive-stories that do not just place women in male molds but celebrate them in their uniqueness and perspectives. Mark (Contra-Ortega’s View): That’s a fair point, Emily, but I still think there’s value in gender-flipped roles for here and now: they challenge the status quo and offer some thrilling opportunities that otherwise might not come up. While working our way toward more original content, these can coexist and help diversify the industry. It’s about progress, not perfection. Moderator: Thanks, Emily and Mark, for such a vibrant debate. While there certainly diverge opinions on which avenue to take for better female representation in Hollywood, everyone is united in their desire to see more interesting and multi-dimensional onscreen female portrayals. As the industry keeps chugging along, we will eventually begin to see which of these methods will actually break new grounds. Thanks to our audience for joining us, and we wish you to continue the discussion further.
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Williams F1: Crecimiento y desafíos económicos en la temporada 2023
Williams Racing showed significant growth in the past season. They climbed from the last place in the Constructors’ Championship in 2022 to seventh in 2023. This improvement came from Alex Albon scoring 25 points, bringing the team to a total of 28 points, just three points above Alpha Tauri. With the season currently placing them […]
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Williams F1: Crecimiento y desafíos económicos en la temporada 2023
“The Cure” / The legendary band returns with a new album after 16 years
Legendary British rock band ‘The Cure‘ released their first album since 2008, ‘Songs of a Lost World’ on Friday The legendary British…
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“The Cure” / The legendary band returns with a new album after 16 years