Rear Window and Glen or Glenda are very different films and have different production histories. One was made by a major Hollywood studio with big stars. The other is a low budget exploitation film with no name or B actors. Yet both films reflect attitudes about sexuality and gender in the U.S. during the same time period. Both reflect ideas about masculinity, femininity, and gender identity after WWII. In a brief essay, explain the similarities and differences between these two films as it relates to gender & sexuality during that time period. Make sure to have a clear argument and thesis statement in your paper. Below are some questions to help you get started.
How does each film represent masculinity and femininity? Are there similarities and differences? What are they?
How does the war shape those attitudes?
What is the male gaze in the films?
