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Social Identity And Gender Representation of Superheroes And Villains In Indonesia Films

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Indonesian superhero films reveal significant gender stereotypes, emphasizing traditional masculinity values and limited inclusivity.
Key insights indicate that social class dynamics between heroes and villains significantly influence character depiction and narrative structure.
Qualitative sociological analysis focused on two films, Sri Asih and Virgo and The Sparklings, showcases prevalent gender biases.
Results suggest that current representations in Indonesian films may hinder the progress towards more inclusive gender narratives.

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Qualitative analysis of hero and villain portrayals in Indonesian films, highlighting gender representation issues.

Prihandini et al. (2025) studied this question.

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