Through the use of the keyword gaze, my Storymap dives deeper into the meaning of this keyword. Two different types of gazes explained are the male gaze and the female gaze. The male gaze is known to sexualize and objectify women within movies, shows, images, and even in real-world scenarios. An example of this is in movies when the man is known to save the women, leaving the women helpless and in need of a male savior. However, on the contrary, the female gaze is when the view of women is as people rather than as objects. When applying the female gaze into a movie scenario, women are successful and do not need a man to be someone. For example, in the movie Legally Blonde, Elle becomes a lawyer and learns to not depend on a man for value. Another lens within the media that relates to the keyword gaze is the gaze within social media. On apps such as Instagram, influencers like Kim Kardashian have been known to photoshop their images in order to look more appealing to the audience. As these highly influential people edit their images, they create a gaze that is unrealistic and creates unrealistic ideals for other men and women. Not only does the gaze within the media reflect on others, but the cultural gaze within the media has created a community that stereotypes others. These stereotypes created by the cultural gaze form a negative or positive stigma that segregates our community. While everyone has their personal gaze on society and life, we can all learn and improve our gaze upon the world.
