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Gender Roles In Vertigo

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Gender stereotypes set different standards for men and women. Vertigo, created in 1958 portrayed many different aspects of gender roles. In the beginning of the film we are introduced to “Scottie” who is a well respected detective but suffers from acrophobia and has a vertigo. He is very optimistic and wants the perfect woman in his life, he lives with “Midge” who is a creative artists and designs bras. Midge is a very sophisticated and a fine woman who is also Scotties ex fiancé. Director Alfred Hitchcock already starts to take a huge turn, a turn that was very fresh for the 1950’s. He introduces Scottie as a well of police detective but he is not the ideal man, he is not “brave enough” because he is scared of heights. The absence of masculinity

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