Male gaze in real life

Beyonce

Romantic or sexual look because she's unashamedly showing an erotic pose.

Seductive look as eyes slightly closed and small expressions are shown.

David Beckham

Romantic or sexual look because he's unashamedly showing an erotic pose.

seductive look because eyes slightly shut and small expressions are shown.

The Male Gaze, image notes

• hands on waist to attract attention to the waist area
• legs open, suggestive and sexual
• oiled up suggesting sex and sweat
• strong powerful poses
• eyes closed and head up suggests orgasms and sex
• wearing heels and stockings to look sexy and hot
• underwear black and see through, sexy
• looking away and down at the camera, shows power
• advert for women and interests men more
• image used for pleasure, selling and attracting attention

• arm up and gripping onto something to enhance arm muscles
• pulling his pants gives a suggestive sexual impression
• oiled up again to show sex and sweat
• looking straight at camera (breaking 4t wall)
• features of body, muscles, abs, facial bones enhance with use of direct lighting and oil
• tattoo on private area is sexy and suggestive
•  body toned and tanned but showing tan lines enhancing pant line and private parts