Part of this trope refers to how characters function to advance the plot. It's also a social construct in real life that's the cause of many other Double Standards that affect both genders. This trope is rooted in the female/male = passive/active dichotomy.Įssentially, it's the idea men are expected to be out doing things, but women are expected to just sit there looking pretty, emotionally reacting to events, and avoid action. Female characters, on the other hand, are defined by their personalities and appearances but not their actions. In media, male characters are defined more by their actions than their personalities or appearances. Margaret Dashwood, Sense and Sensibility (2008 adaptation)
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