The Bechdel Test is a test for filmmakers to test the role of women in films. There are very few criteria for this test. There must be:
1. two named female characters,
2. who talk to each other,
3. about something other than men.
The idea for this test originally came from a cartoon, but the ideas remain sound. Shouldn't there be films which appeal to females as well as males? While this information on the test did come from a feminist website, the video gained credibility through its examples used. It cited numerous current popular films which did not meet these simple requirements. Today, people view the United States in particular as a place where males and females have equal opportunities, but this test shows that we have a long way to go in order to achieve equality. One element in particular that was effective in the page of the site was the portrayal of feigned boredom. This made the viewer feel that the list was longer than it actually was. In addition, the author gives more resources to the reader for further research. It gives more credence to the potential extremely one-sided views of the feminist organization that produced this video.
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