Patriarchy on Screen: The Construction of Sexist Culture in Indian Cinema

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Analysis uncovers how Bollywood reinforces norms of idealistic masculinity in cisgender men, highlighting patriarchy's societal impacts.

Bollywood narratives primarily cater to and are created by cisgender men, reinforcing patriarchal ideologies.
The paper highlights that Bollywood's portrayal of gender norms shapes societal acceptance of sexist culture, perpetuating oppression.
By analyzing real-life examples, the paper reveals how Indian cinema assists in maintaining rigid constructs of masculinity and gender roles.
This analysis aims to drive the Indian cinema industry towards a more inclusive environment, challenging ingrained patriarchal values.

Alankaar Sharma (2025) studied this question.

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