The male gaze: Laura Mulvey 'very gratified' her phrase has lasted so long

The woman who first theorised the idea of the male gaze has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her delight that her theories still resonate so much today. British feminist film theorist Laura Mulvey first wrote her essay back in 1975. But she says the phrase captured the popular imagination and has found its place in other areas of the arts. She spoke to us in Perspective about the positive and negative changes her theories have brought about.

By Stuart NORVAL