A Study on the Evolution of Korean Female Film Roles Based on Text Analysis

Shimiao Wang

doi:10.54097/7t3jd035

Authors

Shimiao Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/7t3jd035

Keywords:

South Korean Cinema, Female Representation, Social Change.

Abstract

By comparing the portrayal of female roles in films from different eras, how Korean women’s films reflect and promote the evolution of women’s status in parallel with social changes can be studied. It seeks to explore how these narratives have captured the shifting dynamics of gender and society. From the restrictive depictions in the 1970s to the narratives of self-realization in the 1990s and the emotionally complex portrayals of the 21st century, Korean cinema serves as a powerful lens through which the journey of women’s empowerment and societal transformation can be understood. These films not only reflect the changing status of women but also play a role in challenging traditional norms and inspiring broader societal discourse about gender equality and personal agency.

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