The Demonisation of Rejection

The document analyzes and compares the portrayals of women in the TV shows "Anne With An E" and "The Big Bang Theory". It argues that while "Anne With An E", set in the 1800s, addresses misogyny and empowers women in a realistic way for its time period, "The Big Bang Theory", set in modern times, uses misogyny as the basis for jokes and humor, which serves to normalize misogynistic attitudes and behaviors. It provides examples of how "The Big Bang Theory" depicts unwanted advances and obsession as romantic, while villainizing women who reject men, and fails to properly represent women.