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Perspectives on Female Rage and Sound in Moving Images

Thank you for taking time to participate in this survey. I am conducting research for my master’s thesis on the portrayal of female rage and emotions in film, with a special focus on how sound design influences the way these emotions are experienced and understood.

This survey will take approximately 7-10 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous and will be used solely for academic research purposes.

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Perspectives on Female Rage and Sound in Moving Images
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Age

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Gender

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Current Occupation

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Are you interested in Moving Images (film, series, videos aso.) as a viewer, student or professional?

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How often do you consume Moving Images (film, series, content aso.)?

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Are you familiar with the term "Female Rage"?

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Explanation: Female rage refers to the expression of women’s anger, often suppressed or dismissed in society. It challenges stereotypes of women as passive or overly emotional, reclaiming anger as a valid, powerful response to injustice, oppression, and trauma. In a cinematic context, female rage refers to the portrayal of women’s anger as a central emotional and narrative force.

Perspectives on Female Rage and Sound in Moving Images
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When do you most often feel anger or rage?

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What usually triggers your anger or frustration?

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How do you express your anger usually?

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Do you feel like you are allowed to express your emotions freely in your everyday life?

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Did someone ever tell you that you are being over-dramatic or hysteric, when you expressed your emotions?

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If you answered the previous question (11) with yes - Please tell me more about a specific situation?

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How are women’s emotions most often portrayed in films, in your opinion?

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Can you recall a film/series where a woman’s rage felt powerful or justified to you?

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If you answered the previous question (14) with yes, can you recall the film or series title?

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Do you feel that a women’s rage in film & media is often portrayed as irrational or “too emotional”?

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How do you usually react to female characters portraying rage in film?

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Do you think more films should portray female rage in complex, realistic ways?

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When watching emotional scenes in films, what sound elements affect you the most?

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Have you ever felt more connected to a character’s emotion because of the sound design?

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In scenes that express rage, what kind of sound feels most effective/expressive to you?

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When you hear raw, natural expressions in film (such as screaming, crying, gasping or heavy breathing), how do you usually feel?

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Does sound influence whether you empathize with a female character’s anger?

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Would you be interested in seeing more realistic portrays of female emotions, especially female rage, in film?

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Do you want to share any other comments, thoughts or concerns on this topic?