I chose the keyword “gaze” for my Storymap. By re-reading the “gaze” reading I was able to connect this keyword to different forms of media. I focused on the “male gaze” and the “female gaze” and analyzed them through films and newer forms of technology such as social media and video games. The films Transformers and The Wolf on Wall Street are two representations of the male gaze. Little Women, Lady Bird, and Oceans 8 are three films that I discussed which portray the female gaze. The male and female gazes are both very complex, meaning they consist of many elements in order to appeal to the audience each gaze is intended for. In the end, I explained how the female gaze is gaining ground in our society today. This is extremely beneficial because the more positive representations of women shown throughout the media, the more people will start to understand the complexity of a woman and the power a woman can have.
Link to Storymap: https://arcg.is/jC1Hu