Research On Women’s Body Image And Body Writing In Gynocentric Animation Since1990s

The thesis, on female position, studies women’s body image and body writing ingynocentric animation since1990s. Through analyzing the differences between gynocentric andmainstream animation, the existence value, significance and purpose of gynocentric animation,the thesis aims to show the unique charm of gynocentric animation. The thesis divides into sixparts. The Introduction sets forth the topic and motivation of the research, as well as the subject,method, purpose and significance of the research.Chapter One, starting with the formation of the gender roles, elaborates the unfair situationof the female roles in the mainstream animation, and involuntary feminist tendency.Chapter Two defines “gynocentric animation”, and also shows the uniqueness andconnotation of the body discourse in gynocentric animation.Chapter Three sets forth the female-centered narrative mode of gynocentric animation todisplay the thoughts and desires of females.Chapter Four discusses the deficiencies of the current gynocentric animation, and alsoprospects for its future development.The Conclusion reviews the whole thesis and summarizes gynocentric animation’s socialsignificance, value as well as its artistic characteristic of creative techniques.