Dr Who - Gender

Throughout this clip, gender is represented in a number of different ways through camera, sound, editing and mise-en-scene.
Through use of mise-en-scene the audience is presented with master. Stereotypically the master is wearing a suit which suggests power and authority, however ironically the suit is rather scruffy and laid back, which presents the character as less powerful and big-headed, however in the circumstances still dominant.
Continuing through mise-en-scene, there is a female stood next to the master throughout the clip. The female is in a red dress, with connotations of danger. However, the female is seen merely as an object; well groomed, standing with no input. It is also recognisable that the female is holding on to the rail throughout the whole clip, suggesting that she is isolated and incapable of supporting herself.
Stereotypically the other women seen in this clip are dressed as maids, suggesting little power and significance. Similarly, there is a man present in the clip with a dirty/muddy face, this further being stereotypical as men are associated with work and dirt.
It is also recognisable that the male gender is powerful throughout between the master and the doctor, this may be argued stereotypically fitting the codes and conventions of 'normal television' as males are supposedly recognised as dominant.
Focusing on the use of camera, characters are presented in different ways. A low angle mid-shot of the master suggests he is superior whilst a low angle shot of Martha suggests she is submissive, stereotypical of that in TV drama.
Martha Jones is also framed with two security guards behind her, this signifying imprisonment and dominance of the male gender along with stereotypical roles associated with gender as both security guards are male, overpowering the female.
Use of gradual zooms in the sequence of shots throughout the clip signify the movement of the female as slow/hesitant, suggesting that she is unsure and incapable of making important decisions.
Further along the clip a worms-eye view of Martha is presented to the audience of her rising up after the doctor is brought back to life. This highlights the idea of power changing between good and evil and further power exchange between the master and female. Martha is now dominant and the master submissive, contradicting stereotypical associations with male and female gender and TV drama.
Editing is a key concept throughout the clip. During the clip there is use of cut transitions and flash effects to signify past events. During these flashbacks, there is use of quick cutting between different elements of Martha's journey to signify time movement and further represents her determination to complete her task.
Further along the clip through use of continuity editing, the audience is presented with quick shot transitions of the master to highlight his aggression, this being stereotypical of males as violence and aggression are associated with males and not with women.
The duration of the Masters shot get shorter as the sequence progresses, signifying the idea that his 'time' is running out as he is becoming significantly less powerful.
Blue and pink lighting is also used throughout the clip, suggesting stereotypical connotations with both genders.
Sound is also a key aspect of TV drama. There is use of diegetic sounds such as he wind howling on Martha's journey, this suggests a life-like aspect to the clip allowing the audience to further engage.
There is also use of non-diegetic sound as the track played during the doctors transformation is very grand, suggesting he is a significant character and is powerful.
Martha's voice develops as the clip progresses, she becomes more powerful and confident and this is evident through her voice becoming more pronounced.
Heroic music is also played once Martha defeats the master, this is typical of TV drama and puts emphasis on the moment allowing it to become more dramatic.
It is evident through use of these 4 key concepts that TV drama is still massively patriarchal and in favour of men. Stereotypical representations of both genders are presented in this clip through numerous different ways as discussed, following the typical conventions of TV drama.