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bell hooks Feminist theory, but significantly different to Van Zoonen Feminism advocates equal rights between men and women "Feminism is for everyone" But how? Race, class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and a whole range of other factors are all tied together bell hook's theory is a far more inclusive theory of feminism This concept is known as intersectionality The representation of women can also affect the representation of men, and the way in which they are treated in society. For example, hooks argued that many huge responsibilities are placed on men by the stereotypical representation of women, Words such as 'pussy' and 'sissy' and other gendered or homophobic language against men who show emotion may stop them from doing so Representations in media products are therefore all linked and extremely complicated! KOTV reinforces assumptions about men being dominant and women being sexualised, which in turn reinforces patriarchal hegemony Paul Gilro...

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