The Bechdel Test

The Bechdel Test (1985) made by Allison Bechdel, is composed of three simple questions that looks closely at whether popular culture films involve realistic depictions of female characters. To pass the test, the film must include at least two or more female characters (who should be named), those females need to make conversation with one another and lastly, that conversation needs to be about something other than a man. Anita Sarkessian has modified the test by adding to the film. The two woman are required a 60 second conversation that is relatable to the content of the plot. Alaya Dawn Johnson has made a similar test with race as the main focus, to pass, the film is obligated to have coloured characters, those characters have to talk to