Attitude Quote by Paul Feig
“Internationally and in foreign markets, movies starring women don't make as much money as movies starring men. And then you can blame filmmakers, especially in comedy, which is my bread and butter, because it's become a bit of a boys' club over the years. With the boys in charge you get these takes on women which are either the girlfriend or the mean wife or the girl who appears in a romantic comedy. You're just getting either men's fantasies about women or what they think is the reality about women instead of men just having a healthy attitude about women.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on gender representation in film, 2023
Female leads often earn less, and male‑dominated industry stereotypes limit women’s roles to narrow tropes.
In simple terms: Women get fewer earnings and stereotyped roles due to male‑driven industry.
Key Takeaway
Challenge industry bias and broaden female representation.
Themes
gender equality
media studies
stereotypes
Mood
critical
motivational
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- film production
- casting decisions
- scriptwriting
- marketing strategies
Key Concepts
representation
bias
industry dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators promote diverse female characters?
- What incentives can reduce gender bias in film?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched attitudes may face resistance from established power structures.
![“The film world is far more male-dominated. I mean, the numbers are staggering at the level of how many people on set there are, and almost all the trades in film, there's a lot more men. So I can see without anyone intending to be biased [that] we have kind of a collective choosing of men's…” quote by Emma Donoghue](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa8/emma-donoghue-1499_biased_the-film-world-is-far-more-male-dominate_1521089.jpg)
