The Evolution of Feminist Cinematic Narratives in Stream Media Analyzing Gender Politics, Storytelling Techniques, and Audience Engagement in the Digital Era

Abstract

The internet has changed how female films are made, distributed, and seen. Sites like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are very important for fighting gender stereotypes and pushing representations of womanhood and gender identity that are intersectional. These platforms have made it easier for feminist content to be shared and have changed how stories are told, consumed, and talked about. This review looks at feminist stories in streaming media by looking at gender politics, new ways of telling stories, and how the audience interacts with the stories. We look at how feminist directors and producers fight patriarchal stereotypes by telling stories that don't follow a straight line, giving characters’ complex backstories, and using multiple forms of storytelling. It also looks at how fans and social media have brought people into feminist conversations. The piece looks at a few problems that have been ignored. Some examples are algorithmic biases that make it impossible to find feminist content, the commercialization of feminist ideals, and platforms that use feminist branding without giving credit to the people who work on them. Even though it's said that everyone is welcome, women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and disabled artists are still underrepresented. This review makes the case for a better understanding of feminist digital storytelling and a more deliberate approach to variety and fairness in streaming media. It shows how important it is to keep doing critical work to make sure that female stories do well in the digital age.