The passage shows a particular aspect of the proceed of modernization. Instead of focusing on skyscrapers and modern vehicles, some films spotlight female figures. What differs from the previous movies is that women are given more roles than housewives and mothers. For example, in the film black rose, women are seen as thieves who steal for the rich to help the deprived. Through the silhouette of a woman, the film shows the rise of the middle class in the city.
Another example is the increasing entertainment activities women have. The typical figure is the factory woman workers. They are independent from family, and they manage their salary. They constitute a large proportion of the movie-going public, which indicates the quick development of the working class. To show the change in the city from a woman’s angle, we will receive a more emotional and romantic picture of how the city develops and instructs. Meanwhile, women’s liberation also shows that modernization is proceeding in both mental and physical worlds.
Good summary of how the role of women in films changed to reflect the times. I think it would be a good idea to dedicate some space to explaining the purpose of the article before going into detail. There was a shift from this focus after the end of this era away from this type of portrayal. How do you think that change would impact gender equality?