UNMASKING FILM SEXISM: A LOOK AT 2021'S CELLULOID LANDSCAPE

Despite strides in the fight for gender equality, film displayed a troubling pattern of sexism in 2021. Several films reinforced harmful representations about women, casting them primarily as damsels. Conversely, male characters were often shown as assertive and in control. This discrepancy in representation reflects the deep-rooted societal norms