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This paper aims to explore the integration of feminist film pedagogy into English literature teaching to develop gender-critical consciousness.

Teaching Gender Through the Screen: Feminist Film Pedagogy, Visual Literacy, and Critical Consciousness in Indian Undergraduate English Classrooms

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved critical visual literacy in Indian undergraduate English classrooms, suggesting new curriculum approaches.

This paper aims to explore the integration of feminist film pedagogy into English literature teaching to develop gender-critical consciousness.
Practitioner-based case study in an undergraduate English program at an aided college in Kerala.
Implemented three pedagogical interventions using feminist frameworks and cinematic texts.
Analyzed student engagement and outcomes related to critical visual literacy and gender representation.
Significant improvement in students' critical visual literacy skills after interventions.
Enhanced gendered analytical vocabulary was observed among participants.
Increased willingness to question patriarchal media logics and norms was reported.

Arathi Anil (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved critical visual literacy in Indian undergraduate English classrooms, suggesting new curriculum approaches.