Roland Barthes argues that interpreting a work solely based on the author's identity prevents the reader from fully understanding the text. He believes readers should separate the work from its creator. Laura Mulvey asserts that films often objectify women because men control the camera and gaze. She describes how the male gaze puts the audience in the perspective of a heterosexual man focusing on a woman's body. Vanessa Winship discusses how women see themselves through the images defined by masculine culture, recognizing an ideal version despite anxiety.