The Bechdel Test

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What is the Bechdel Test?

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A measure of the representation of women in film, requiring that a film has at least two named women who talk to each other about something other than a man.

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Who created the Bechdel Test?

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Alison Bechdel, inspired by a trend in pop culture.

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What inspired Alison Bechdel to create the Bechdel Test?

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A trend in pop culture she observed.

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How many films have been evaluated using the Bechdel Test according to BechdelTest.com?

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Over 6500 films.

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What is one requirement of the Bechdel Test?

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The film must have at least two women.

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What is NOT a requirement of the Bechdel Test?

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The women must be the main characters.

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What do the women in a film need to discuss to pass the Bechdel Test?

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Something other than a man.

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Who does Alison Bechdel credit with the idea for the Bechdel Test?

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Liz Wallace.

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What observation led to the creation of the Bechdel Test?

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Many films only had a single female character.

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What is the significance of the Bechdel Test in film analysis?

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It highlights gender representation and the presence of female characters in media.