Female Masculinity in Patty Jenkins‟ Wonder Woman

Abstract

This research, tries to analyze the subject matter of Female Masculinity in Patty Jenkins‟ Wonder Woman starred by Gal Gadot in the role of Diana. It basically shows the adventure and bravery of the central character Diana. It deals with female masculinity and how, it dismantles the traditional/stereotypical definition of masculinity. It analyses how female character like Diana come strong with masculine traits and establishes herself as a wonder woman in the world of men. Furthermore, it shows the Diana‟s journey from Themyscira to the real world for the very first time. It also examines how her journey plays an important role to shape her into a Wonder Woman from a mere princess. It unfolds how, Diana being a woman, hold a great responsibility of saving the humankind from the war and evil. She is rebellious in nature. She is powerful, bold, independent and determined, that is why she holds the central position in the battlefield among thousands of men. The cinematography, which consists of sound, camera, angle, light, setting, dialogue and other, highlights the adventure, bravery and boldness of Diana. It justifies the subject matter of female masculinity. The Tools that are carefully used to show the different aspects, remaining on the ground of subject matter. The presentation of the bold, strong, combative, tough and powerful nature of the protagonist Diana proves the female masculinity inherent in the movie represented by Diana. Thus, this research paper analyzes the subject matter of female masculinity. Moreover, this research tries to highlight how female masculinity as a new category of gender study signals a new understanding of masculine behavior and identification, and a new direction in the interdisciplinary scholarship.