Postfeminist Representation: Masculinity on the Verge of Identity Crisis

Abstract Numerous studies on the popular icon Barbie have focused on the representation of the character Ken. This study aims to investigate the extent of masculinity employed in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster picture Barbie (2023). I follow the film’s use of post-feminist language to critique hegemonic masculinity’s symbols and discuss theoretical issues such as gender identity crises and gender performativity.

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Journal
Gender Studies
Published
2024-12-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/genst-2024-0004
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Gender, Feminism, and Media
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Postfeminist Representation: Masculinity on the Verge of Identity Crisis

Diana-Maria Cornea
Gender Studies
Gender, Feminism, and Media
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Postfeminist Representation: Masculinity on the Verge of Identity Crisis

Diana-Maria Cornea
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Abstract Numerous studies on the popular icon Barbie have focused on the representation of the character Ken. This study aims to investigate the extent of masculinity employed in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster picture Barbie (2023). I follow the film’s use of post-feminist language to critique hegemonic masculinity’s symbols and discuss theoretical issues such as gender identity crises and gender performativity.

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