Media studies – TV
Feminist approaches

Socialist feminism: The “superwoman” figure is Kerstin Ekwall (politician, wife, mother) who is murdered. Middle class Charlotte is the wife of a rich man (his company is doing well so she promises the hospital a CT scanner if they give him a heart transplant) – implies that women may still be reliant on males financially and reinforces a capitalist ideology that money can buy anything – even health.

Radical feminism: Some gender roles are challenged/ rejected – Kerstin is a politician, Chair of Malmo Council, but is murdered. Also, Martin’s female colleague taunts him with references to castration (Martin has had a vasectomy), implying that his masculinity has been compromised. Some gender roles are upheld e.g. Veronika has limited agency and is seemingly at the mercy of Soren and Stefan.

Liberal feminism: representation of women has improved as ideology has changed. Representations reflect more liberal ideology and attitudes to gender and sex in Scandinavia.

Women are not marginalised but are central to the narrative and hold positions of authority

Written by men so will necessarily have patriarchal viewpoint.