Analyse the representations of gender in the television drama, ‘Ashes to Ashes’

Analysis the representations of gender in the television drama, ‘Ashes to Ashes’.

‘Ashes to Ashes’ generate obvious representation of gender being an issue throughout this drama. As shown, ‘Ashes to Ashes’ is heavily male dominated, patronising the representations of women within the series. The low angle shots towards the male characters shows their dominance and their control over many situations. As the male protagonists enter the scene, they are shown as hero’s, protecting the damsel in distress, furthermore correlating to early children stories. Male hero’s saving the troubled princess in dir need of saviour.

The one women portrayed in the series is shown as a vulnerable women in search for her rescuer. Only having one main woman character along side three male protagonists also portrays her being alienated by the male characters. The low angle of the men and showing them as hero’s completely over-shadows the fact that it was the woman who saved herself by talking to the villain attacking her. Whilst saving herself one of the male characters says “is it me or are Toms getting smarter”. Therefore underestimating hr control over the situation, completely judging her due to her appearance. Having the woman dressed up with short, tight clothing, portraying her as a helpless, defenceless woman who has no male support, but also showing her as a ‘tart’.

The representations of the genders are clearly opposed, men being heavily dominating towards the series only having one woman and three male leads. The women are considered to be worthless and sexual icons, rather than intelligent heroines.