Question

According to Belton and Janey Place women were depicted as manipulative seductresses because ________. None of the Above Both A and B A. men feared the new found power of the woman during WWII. B. filmmakers wanted to push the limits of the Production Code.

Answer 1

Women in films were depicted as manipulative seductresses because of men's fear of women's newfound power during WWII and the desire of filmmakers to challenge the Production Code. The correct option is b.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Belton and Janey Place, women were depicted as manipulative seductresses because both men feared the newfound power of the woman during WWII and filmmakers wanted to push the limits of the Production Code. During WWII, women stepped out of the traditional domestic sphere and entered the workforce in large numbers, challenging traditional gender roles. Their participation in the economy and increased visibility in public spaces caused anxiety about women's roles and power in society. This was a reflection of men's fears of the changing status of women and their quest for independence. Additionally, filmmakers during that era were testing the boundaries of the Production Code, which set moral guidelines for film content, by introducing characters that embodied more complex and sometimes subversive gender roles.

The correct option is b.