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http://rebeccaamoore.com/2014/05/29/...o-infographic/ http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/sexism-...ruth-63574.htm Quote:
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That's obviously changing now.
They really need to come up with something less flawed than the Bechdel test, in any case. |
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How is it changing? Because the Doctor is older? That makes no sense.
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06-02-2014, 12:15 AM | #756 |
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Other than River Song, there hasn't been a romantic interest between Doctor and companion since technically Rose (you could argue Martha since she liked him but that wasn't reciprocated, even then that was several companions and years ago). There doesn't have to be romantic interest between the two for there to be sexist content.
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06-02-2014, 10:38 AM | #758 |
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http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/doctor-...date-60972.htm
Doctor Who Series 8 (2014): What We Know UPDATE A compilation article of everything we know about Doctor Who Series 8 so far. This will be continually updated as more info emerges over the coming months until broadcast. Note: This post may contain some spoilers. Spoilerphobes read at your own risk! LAST UPDATED: 31 May 2014. Airdate August 2014 Filming began 6 January 2014. Format 13 episodes Other notes: One episode may end up being the Christmas special. Moffat stated he wants Capaldi’s debut series to be a continuous run and not split. Main Cast Peter Capaldi -- The Doctor Jenna Coleman -- Clara Oswald Recurring Cast Samuel Anderson -- Danny Pink Ellis George -- Courtney Neve McIntosh -- Madame Vastra Catrin Stewart -- Jenny Flint Dan Starkey -- Strax Paul Hickey -- Inspector Gregson Other notes: Alex Kingston possibly hinted at a return for River Song. Guest Cast Tony Way -- Alfie Michael Smiley -- Colonel Blue Robert Goodman - Reg Tom Riley -- Robin Hood Ben Miller - Sheriff of Nottingham Roger Ashton-Griffiths -- Master Quail Trevor Cooper -- Friar Tuck Ian Hallard -- Alan-a-dale Jonathan Bailey Pippa Bennett-Warner Keeley Hawes -- Ms Delphox Hermione Norris Frank Skinner Louisa Rose Allen aka Foxes Monsters & Villains Clockwork Droids Daleks Robots Minotaur-like creature Ms Delphox Sheriff of Nottingham Rumours: Mark Gatiss is reportedly writing another story with the Ice Warriors. The Master is also rumoured as the major series villain. Writers Steven Moffat Phil Ford Mark Gatiss Steve Thompson Gareth Roberts Peter Harness Jamie Mathieson Other notes: Neil Gaiman and Chris Chibnall have both stated that they have been approached to write a story, but it is dependent on their time and commitments to their other projects. Neil Cross said he was writing a story, although it has yet to be officially confirmed. Tom MacRae has written another script although he is unsure if it will be in Series 8. Jack Lothian‘s CV originally claimed he was writing an episode, but a later update removed it. New writer Frank Cottrell Boyce also said he had a story in the works, although it was unclear again if it will make it to Series 8. Directors Ben Wheatley (2 episodes) Paul Murphy (2 episodes) Douglas Mackinnon (3 episodes) Paul Wilmshurst (2 episodes) Rachel Talalay (2 episodes) Other notes: Peter Jackson has said that discussions over him directing an episode were “getting serious”. |
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That to me is more sexist than anything the Bechdel test can come up with, because it essentially creates a (mis)perception that the only reason a companion even exists to have a romance with the doctor. As far as the Bechdel test goes, as I mentioned, it's flawed in its own right, because, literally, the only thing it gauges is whether or not two female characters talk about something other than a man. It doesn't take any aspect of the production into question (setting, time period, etc), and it's easy for both a non-sexist work to fail the text as well as a sexist work to pass. In any case, they're moving away from the TARDIS being a "snog box". According to them, I should add, not just according to me. |
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I would say that test is worthless. Most of the fans of the show I know are all females. They could not care less about the females companions.
As for moffats score. It is rigged, they need to include Rory with Amy as he was basically a woman on the show. |
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Yeah.. this is a prime example of sexism right here |
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ok, but there is seriously virtually no evidence whatsoever that there's romance between 11+amy
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You're misinterpreting what he said. No, there never was any actual romance, but it was very obviously set up as a will they/won't they dynamic. This was moreso the case in the first Amy season, but even in the second there were very obvious innuendos.
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06-03-2014, 01:38 PM | #765 |
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Amy's Choice.
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