The Levi Strauss Theory looks at the idea of binary oppositions, for example: human vs supernatural, strong vs weak etc. This idea investigates the different roles that are portrayed throughout media and in particular film. As an example, the idea that women are portrayed as weak and vulnerable, somewhat the 'damsel in distress' type character and on the opposing end men are dominant, strong and superior in some respects. This idea is also translated throughout the horror genre of life vs death, human vs supernatural. This idea allows for the audience to show a direct comparison between the opposing characters and how this obides by or challenges stereotypes and what is usually expected from those roles and specific characters portrayed.
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