Female Superheroes
Traditionally, superhero movies have starred male leads. The plot generally follows a young man with a heart of gold and a sad past, who is tasked with saving the world. He’s good looking, strong, and manly- which subsequently means he must have a love interest (a woman). She is usually kindhearted, innocent, and in need of saving by the end of the film, raising the stakes of the story. This formula is widely used throughout the superhero and action film genre, and mainstream media is used to consuming it. However, in recent years, female superheroes have been depicted much more frequently. Heroes such as Mystique from Xmen, Black Widow and She-Hulk from Marvel, and Wonder Woman and Catwoman from DC are a selection of heroes in recent action films who fight to save the world. But, there are some significant differences between their portrayal and that of their male counterparts. Instead of a ‘buff’ physique, the women have an hourglass and busty figure, further...