Breaking Stereotypes: A Multi-case Study of The Gender Construction of Female Characters in Chinese Crime Dramas

Lulu Zhang

doi:10.54691/nfjac191

Authors

Lulu Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/nfjac191

Keywords:

Gender stereotypes; China; criminal investigation drama; female roles; gender construction.

Abstract

Traditionally, the discourse of criminal investigation drama texts is often centered on men. New types of criminal investigation dramas advocate breaking stereotypes and promoting the gender construction of multiple female roles, while taking into account the moral sense and ethical values of female roles, so that the inherent character advantages of women can be seen. This study uses the case study method to analyze different types of criminal investigation dramas. Focusing on the basic issue of "gender construction of female roles", it conducts case analysis and cross-case analysis of character characteristics and case characteristics, and uses research to further understand the female roles in criminal investigation dramas. This article believes that the female image in criminal investigation dramas has gradually gotten rid of the single perspective of the male gaze, using self-personality to strengthen female subjectivity, and showing the gender temperament of women in the new era through multiple female roles.

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