How is gender represented in this scene of Doctor Who




Throughout this scene, men are represented to be very powerful. One example of this is at the start when the master is stood at the top of the stairs and the camera is tilted to be looking up at him. This gives the effect that he is above us and more dominant than us. Another example of men having power is when the doctor begins to regenerate. A bright white light circles him showing that he is powerful as he is also levitating. Another example is when the master demands Martha to kneel. This shows that he has power over her and can order her to do what he wants. Another piece of evidence of men having power is when the Doctor starts to overthrow the Master. The camera is tilted to be looking up at him showing that the doctor is looking down at the master showing power and dominance.




Throughout this scene women are seen to be powerless. One example of this is that two women are being held captive by two male guards. They also do not speak throughout the majority of the scene. This shows that they were not able to fight back or say anything. As well as this there is a blonde women in a red silk dress. She is used as a sex object in this scene. Also she never speaks in the scene showing how she wasn't confident and dominant enough to speak out.


However later on in the scene Martha starts to gain power and bravery. One example of this is when Martha starts to stand up and shout at the Master. This shows that she now has taken the power from the master because she has outsmarted him.