Feminist theory introduces us to the concept of the male and the female gaze by

Feminist theory introduces us to the concept of the male and the female gaze by deconstructing the idea that we view bodies and genders through two very distinctive lenses. Gazing (or looking) in cultural studies takes on a different form when we introduce Mulvey’s notion of the female and the male gaze.
Define both male and female gaze in your own words. Provide examples of each and from your writing think about how gazing can affect perception of gender difference.
In Esposito’s writing she evokes the very essence of how and why the female gaze is different than hegemonic representations of the male gaze. Why might representations of the female gaze become more important and relevant today? Can men be seen through a female gaze lens, if yes how so?
Analyze the following quote “men look at women. Women watch themselves being looked at” – how might this quote evoke the notion of male gazing and how could we switch the perspective and gaze differently?
If gazing respectfully means erasing objectification and hyper-sexualization from the subject, could we truly move away from the male gaze or is the male gaze needed for specific content in the mass media industry? expand