THE MALE GAZE

Type of gaze and direction

The type of gaze on the magazine cover is the direct address to the viewer as she is looking at us in a sexual way. The reader is drawn towards her breasts as they are big and are middle of the page. She looks to be sweating or covered in something which gives her a saucy and sexual look.

Facial expressionThe facial expression shown is a romantic and sexual one. This is shown by pouting her lips and she is holding onto her bikini about to pull it off, which shows that she may be available and sexual.

This is Margery Fergusons theory (1980)

Laura MulveyShe said that the male gaze is visually pleasing and that women are only used in films as sexual objects to get men to watch

Criticism of her theoryHer theory only takes into account heterosexual men not gay or lesbian people.Times have change now, men are now used as sexual figure to attract women. A good example would be James bond Casino Royal were he is scene in Speedos this is to attract women into watching the film. I would call this the female gaze.

Features

She doesn't seem to be wearing much which gives us the idea that she is hot and as the lighting is light which means she is centre of attention. Also the background looks to be a water which shows a relaxing atmosphere and maybe she is looking for some fun.