Xenofeminism as Methodology in Film Studies: An Initial Exploration
Xenofeminism as Methodology in Film Studies: An Initial Exploration

Summary/Abstract: This paper seeks to initiate a discussion on whether xenofeminist theory can serve as a methodological tool for film studies, specifically through its core tenets: gender abolition, anti-naturalism, and technomaterialism. Xenofeminism challenges traditional gender roles and naturalistic determinism, urging us to reconsider their portrayal on screen. Technomaterialism challenges the idea that digital interactions are separate from the physical world by focusing on the material conditions of digital culture. I argue that integrating xenofeminism into film studies fosters nuanced understandings of gender, technology, and societal norms, enriching cinematic analysis. The paper also offers a technomaterialist reading of one of the Netflix’s Black Mirror episodes, “Joan Is Awful.”

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