Does it pass the Bechdel Test? No.

 

Power Structures enforcing masculinity and femininity

  • Masculinity
    • 2 men fighting over Peggy, a classic love triangle.
    • Manfredi shoots the man who did a bad job instead of listening to reason
    • Going against Masculine traits: Jarvis is the “overly emotional” one and is told to keep his emotions in check. 
    • Manfredi says something along the lines of “Don’t hold the door for me, I’m not a woman” 
  • Femininity
    • On of the agents calls Peggy a “princess” and says that her “chariot awaits” 
    • It’s up to Peggy to decide who she wants 

 

Daniel Sousa’s characteristics on the Bem Sex-Role Inventory

  • Masculine
    • Leader, ambitious, willing to take risks
  • Feminine
    • Affectionate, compassionate, loyal, understanding

Shared by: Abby Kramer
Image Credit: Agent Carter, Season 2 Episode 9