Politics
Briefing: Alison Bechdel on 'The True Story of the Bechdel Test'
Strategic angle: Acclaimed cartoonist discusses the origins and impact of the Bechdel Test on gender representation in film.
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Updated about 1 month ago
Summary
- The Bechdel Test began as a joke in Bechdel's comic strips.
- It has become a widely recognized measure of gender representation.
- Bechdel collaborates with French critic Iris Br.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Origin | Started as a joke |
| Impact | Measures gender representation in film |
| Collaboration | With Iris Br |