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Dr Who Representation Of Gender

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of gender
Throughout the extract there is varied representation of gender. At the beginning of the extract non-diegetic music of a choir singing is used. This highlights the importance of the Master and how he has control at this moment and helps to build up tension in the scene. This is a stereotypical view of genders as men are stereotypically seen as in control and women are weaker. This view however is not fully backed up as Martha's outfit, which is a black combat outfit. This connotes strength like she is a solider ready for battle. This is non-stereotypical as women are not associated with power or fighting and is normally viewed as something only men do, this represents the gender group as strong and challenges the stereotype. At the start of the extract an over the shoulder shot is used when Martha is entering and the Master is looking away. This shows that the Master thinks that Martha is powerless as he does not need to look at her as she is not a threat so can not hurt him. This part of the extract also establishes the master as the "villain" in Vladmir Propp narrative theory. When the master is talking to Martha eye line match is used, this shows that she is looking up to him which could be a reference to his power, this connotes power over her and the situation which is a stereotypical that the man is in charge and has complete control over the women.

However male dominance is not only shown towards the women in this clip but also the male. In this extract Captain Jack clothes are dirty and torn which contrasts with the master's clean suit. This connotes that Jack has no power, which is also support by the fact he is being held by gun point. This is non-stereotypical as a male character has no power, although the person who does have the power is another male so it isn't that stereotypical as a man is still in control. A high angle shot is used to look down at Martha while she is knelling on the floor. This connotes she is powerless yet peaceful as she doesn't seemed to be trying to escape. This represents women as weak but also as being level headed and calm in situations of danger which is good as it challenges the stereotype of women screaming or shouting for help as she is 'damsel in distress'. In the extract it cuts from the master giving orders, to a area full of missiles. This quick cut shows that the master has power as he is controlling these missiles and they are at his disposal. This portrays the master as being in charge of everything that is happening as he is assure of himself, this is stereotypical for the male in control, especially the villain to be arrogant when his plan is coming together. On the other hand when the master is about to execute Martha, she laughs. This connotes that she is not scared about what is about to happen, this also gives Martha some of the power as the Master doesn't know what is going on. This portrays Martha as a strong and cunning which is positive and is challenging the stereotype of women being weak when faced with danger, so is positive for the social group.      

When Martha is telling the Master her story or is taking back control, flashbacks are used to tell her story, these flashback shows the good and bad times she has had. This shows that Martha isn't unless like the Master seems to think and Martha telling the story establishes her strong willed spirit and power in the scene. This is a positive look on women as a whole because it contrasts which the general ideology that the man is meant to save the day but in this case it is a women, this challenges the stereotype. Also when Martha is telling the story between flashbacks to present Martha the camera is in Deep focus. This is used to show her significance in the scene and that all the attention at this point should be on her. This denotes her importance and overall portrays women as strong and powerful, which is positive for the social group. Also the setting of the extract is mainly the master's airship, however Martha is taking control in it. This demonstrates Martha's power because even though she is in the Master's environment which he should have more control over, he doesn't, this is non-stereotypical. When the Master says "Stop it!" like it's a command which contrasts because the music carries on playing while the doctor get's stronger. This shows that everything  that the Master had once had control over has now been taken away by the doctor, this command he gives is his finally chance of taking control back of the situation even though it's hopeless. This is both stereotypical and non-stereotypical as although Martha helped and first tried to take back control, which is positive and challenges the stereotype because the women defeats the man, is relies on the doctor to defeat him as she can not do it by herself which is stereotypical as the man has come to the rescue and overall saves the day.

When the people around the world say "doctor" they save it in a joyful and happy way. This shows that they are not worried as they know the doctor is going to save them. This is non-stereotypical as male and female of all ages are saying doctor, they are all unified and equal, which is not normally shown as men are normally seen as better than women so this is non-stereotypical. However the person that they want to save them is a man so it is then stereotypical as the person they are relying on is a male which is a strong dominate ideology that the man saves the day while the women just helps like Martha did. When the doctor is turning back into his old self a bright light shines around him. This connotes his change in appearance and importance in the scene yet also makes him stand out as the main character again. This is not positive for the female social group as now Martha has no purpose and the men are sorting it out between themselves which is stereotypical for the women to leave the men to fight by themselves and not get in the way. As the Master is talking to the doctor Short takes are used to show a switch in power. They also connote the quick change of events in the extract from how it was in the beginning to how it is now. This doesn't really challenge any stereotypes as the master is losing power which is non-stereotypical, however it is to another man so a man is still in control. As the Master loses to the Doctor the camera pans up with a high angle shot of the master. This reflects his loss of power and authority as the doctor is now looking down on him, this shows that he is now weak and has lost all control. This is positive for the male social group because it shows strength from one male although the other one was defeated, however this ignores the women social group who is now seem as obsolete in the end of the extract.