This video shows how Asians (in particular women) are being represented in Hollywood films. They are often exoticised, associating Asians with feminine attributes like sensuality and mystery. The speakers also mentioned that Asian females are often portrayed as being subserviant and passive, making them appealing to Westerners.
Question: East-West dichotomies seem to be present in many films, especially Hollywood. Do films tend to present the West as more “masculine” while the East as “feminine”?
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