The document discusses theories of the male gaze and how it is portrayed in different media. It defines the male gaze as the way in which men look at and objectify women for visual pleasure. Several theorists such as Mulvey, Ferguson, Schroeder, and Millum are discussed who identified different types of gazes including the spectator's gaze, invitational gaze, and seductive gaze. Examples are provided of how the male gaze is portrayed through close-up camera shots of women's bodies in films, photographs, and music videos to attract the attention of a male audience. Criticisms of early theories are mentioned, such as a lack of consideration for female audiences.