bechdel test

Dancers on Dance Moms wait for instruction during rehearsal

Is ‘Dance Moms’ a Feminist Show?

The reality TV sensation features fierce rivalry, but it also offers a lens into female empowerment and dynamic female representation.…

July 11, 2020

The Bechdel Test’s Diverse Successor

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

The DuVernay test, named after the African-American director, assesses films' racial representation in the same way the Bechdel test did for gender inclusivity.…

July 31, 2017

The Bechdel Test: What It Is, Why It’s Important, And How It Will Change Your Perception of Film

How the Bechdel Test Changed Film

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

Though not a recent invention, many college students are still unfamiliar with this simple test of gender equality in film.…

June 9, 2016

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