When control is mistaken for care
Summary
The film 'The Girlfriend' explores how control is often mistaken for love in relationships, highlighting women's loss of agency and the societal conditioning behind it. It critiques patriarchal norms and underscores the importance of autonomy.
Key Points
- Films like ‘The Girlfriend’ address the confusion between control and love in romantic relationships.
- Bhooma’s character highlights the impact of social conditioning on women’s autonomy and emotional survival.
- Vikram represents patriarchal masculinity that validates control and dismisses female discomfort.
- The film serves as a feminist critique emphasizing the need to recognize control disguised as affection and promoting women's autonomy.
