Agent Carter: Season 2 Episode 2 — A View in the Dark

Does it pass the Bechdel Test? Yes

 

Power Structures enforcing Masculinity and Femininity

• Masculinity
  • The men’s club runs everything in LA. They cut Chadwick’s Isodyne program so he could focus on his campaign.
  • Chadwick’s campaign is “better” for him and his wife in the long run when it’s her research getting cut
• Defying Masculinity:
  • If Peggy isn’t with Jarvis she is the one driving
• Femininity
  • Peggy needs to get “dolled up” to go to the club Jason invited her it. It’s a “swanky” place

 

Ana Jarvis’ Characteristics on the Bem Sex Inventory

• Masculine 
  • Athletic (she is Edwin’s sparring partner), willing to take a stand
• Feminine
  • Affectionate, cheerful, feminine, loyal, sympathetic

Shared by: Abby Kramer
Image Credit: Agent Carter, Season 2 Episode 2, 3:13

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