In the Shadow of Gender: The Construction of Masculine Domination and Violence Through the Conflict Between Hegemonic and Fragile Masculinities in the Films “Black Night” and “Burning Days”
Abstract
This study aims to examine how patterns of hegemonic and fragile masculinity are constructed and represented in two Turkish films, Black Night and Burning Days. Through thematic analysis, it reveals how masculine hegemony transforms into symbolic and physical violence and how fragile masculinities are punished. Although both films have different cinematic narratives, they share a common universe in legitimizing and reproducing male domination. While Black Night focuses on physical violence, Burning Days depicts symbolic violence through institutional structures. The findings demonstrate that symbolic and physical violence function as main instruments in maintaining and reproducing masculine hegemony in everyday practices. By focusing on cinematic representations, this analysis makes visible the manifestations of gender inequality as reflected in Turkish cinema.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Mass Media, Movie Review
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
May 31, 2026
Submission Date
February 27, 2026
Acceptance Date
April 15, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 5 Number: 1



