Are women in the superhero genre to please the fanboys, or do the studio's care about the female audience?

Focus films:

X-Men Franchise

• Focusing on the portrayal of the character Mystique
• Compare the performances of Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence, and how the character they play has changed with the time
• Is the character sexualised through her costume or actions? And how is the designed to please a male audience?
• Positives/negatives about the portrayal of this character

Sin City

• Study how the film portrays women - focusing on their clothing and importance
• Are they main characters, or supporting roles?
• Are the female characters sexualised through their costume or actions? And how is the designed to please a male audience?
• Positives/negatives about the portrayal of these characters

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

• Focus on how the character of Black Widow is at the forefront of the film and is portrayed in a good light
• Is she sexualised through her costume or actions? Designed to please fanboys or female audience?
• Compare her to the male characters
• Positives/negatives about the portrayal of this character