I’m joined again by Lucy Rivers for some of her hot takes on how women are portrayed in the media. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the women of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (or the MCU, ifykyk).

At first glance, it seems like Marvel has made huge strides in bringing more female-identifying characters into its heavily male-dominated universe, and made the movies more watchable for female viewers. But is this representation real equality? Or a hollow gesture meant to placate uppity women?

Lucy and I use our vibranium shield to reveal the patriarchy behind some of the most successful movies of all time.

**Spoiler Alert - There Will Be Spoilers**

Here’s Lucy:

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Resources We Mentioned

Superheroines and Sexism: Female Representation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Folukemi Olufidipe and Ms. Yunex Echezabal 

https://www.jsr.org/hs/index.php/path/article/view/1430/684

Pop Culture Detective: Born Sexy Yesterday video essay

 

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