Global Journal of Human Social Science, C: Sociology and Culture, Volume 23 Issue 3

© 2023 Global Journals Volume XXIII Issue III Version I 36 ( ) Global Journal of Human Social Science - Year 2023 C Gender Representation in Female Superhero Movies Costume Figure 12 In the movie Black Widow and Birds of Prey, female protagonists used action-based costumes in 100% and 79% of scenes, respectively. However, in the case of Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, the action- based costume was used in 20% of scenes, and the romance-based costume was used in 80% of scenes. Presence of Objectification Figure 13 In Black Widow, Birds of Prey, and Suicide Squad movies, objectification is found in 0%, 26%, and 50% of scenes, respectively. That means female characters are used as objects for male pleasure. Most of the objectification is present in the suicide squad. Black Widow Suicide Squad Birds of Prey 100% SCENE 20% SCENE 79% SCENE 0% SCENE 80% SCENE 21% SCENE Action based Costume Romance based Costume BLACK WIDOW SUICIDE SQUAD BIRDS OF PREY 0% SCENE 50% SCENE 28% SCENE