Shift in masculinity portrayal and gender dynamics in early Bond movies

In the traditional period of the Bond franchise, representing the early films with actors like Sean Connery and Roger Moore, there was a strong emphasis on traditional gender norms and masculinity. Bond's character portrayed an aggressive and misogynistic behavior towards women, while the female characters were mostly passive and objectified. There were limited representations of homosexuality, often treated as a laughable notion. These early films presented a clear divide between the interests of the state and the interests of marginalized groups, like the LGBTQ+ community. The portrayal of sexuality and gender in this period perpetuated unequal power dynamics and exclusionary attitudes.