Bechdel test
Proper noun
Meaning
Bechdel test
A feminist test for evaluating a work of fiction by whether it contains (i) at least two women (especially, named female characters) (ii) who talk to each other (iii) about something other than a man.
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Thankfully, 2019 saw a heap of great films that passed the Bechdel test while also featuring strong, leading female characters.
However, even does not pass the Bechdel test, which is the bare minimum at this point.