<i>The lonely heroine</i>: portrayal of women scientists in films

Popular films can influence the public’s image of women scientists and (re)shape social stereotypes. In this study, we examined how were portrayed in context fourth-wave feminism. Twelve characters eight analysed using sociological film interpretation across following categories: occupation, socio-political theme, time frame. The findings showed that most as competent, diligent, typically experts their fields. prevalent stereotype was lonely heroine. Overall, suggest an improvement representation provide a set implications about scientists’ portrayal may contribute to addressing gender science Beyond seeing scientific fields represented, it is important positive, diverse, intersectional does not reinforce stereotypes either dominant or overly feminine women.