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Interestingly, the dialogue points out a common pattern on The View—a show that brands itself as progressive and feminist—where conversations about women often revolve around their relationships with men. This pattern reflects a broader media tendency to confine women’s narratives within relational contexts, a phenomenon linked to the Bechdel Test. Named after Alison Bechdel, it asserts that for a work to be considered feminist, it should feature at least two female characters who talk about something other than a man. The show’s failure to consistently meet this standard illustrates how even progressive platforms may inadvertently reinforce gender stereotypes.