I realized I forgot to conclude that last thought. Basically I think there's a difference between a show that portrays sexism and a show that has sexist attitudes.
Life on Mars portrays sexism constantly, but I don't think it's written from a sexist perspective. We see the guys catcalling Annie, but the camera itself never zooms in on her tits or anything. And the ridicule she faces is obviously wrong, as we're shown pretty clearly that she's smarter than most of the men in the station.
Whereas Ashes to Ashes actually seems to be actually made from an exploitative POV. Why else would Alex show up in 1981 dressed as a prostitute? Why do we get that shot of Gene from between Alex's legs? Why does Alex show no reaction when Gene gropes her and makes sexist comments? Why is Alex shown as less competent, and in need of Gene as a savior?
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Life on Mars portrays sexism constantly, but I don't think it's written from a sexist perspective. We see the guys catcalling Annie, but the camera itself never zooms in on her tits or anything. And the ridicule she faces is obviously wrong, as we're shown pretty clearly that she's smarter than most of the men in the station.
Whereas Ashes to Ashes actually seems to be actually made from an exploitative POV. Why else would Alex show up in 1981 dressed as a prostitute? Why do we get that shot of Gene from between Alex's legs? Why does Alex show no reaction when Gene gropes her and makes sexist comments? Why is Alex shown as less competent, and in need of Gene as a savior?