Modern Heroine G I Jane vs Charlies Angels
A modern hero is required to use every skill or attribute that they have. ... To overcome the problem, the female action heroine needs to be tough and entertaining, whilst still retaining her femininity and acting as a role model to women. G.I. Jane’s heroine, Lieutenant Jordan, is an athletic, strong willed and intelligent navy officer, who has become frustrated with lack of career advancement, and the traditional roles of women in the armed forces. ... To develop the same equality that G.I. Jane sought to deliver, Charlie’s Angels aims to “keep the men drooling and the women cheering” (Hakari, 2000), not create super tough females. ... The first is marketing to attract a male audience, and the success of this is most evident when the gross profit of $125 million for Charlie’s Angels is compared to the lowly $48 million grossed by G.I. Jane. (Mencimer, 2001) The second reason for the excessive use of sexuality is that it gives the Angels power over men. ... In contrast to G.I. Jane’s disregard of sexuality and femininity as a hindrance, representing women in this way not only keeps men entertained, but also empowers women to take control of their sexuality and use it to their advantage. In contrast to the masculine qualities adopted by the heroine in G.I. Jane, the Angels are forceful and athletic, but retain their intelligence and femininity.