Beyoncé the Feminist or Sexual Terrorist The article “Beyoncé: Sex Terrorist” written by Noah Berlatsky introduces the difference between moralizing a message in an appropriate or inappropriate manner. Fox pundit Bill O’Reilly addresses how Beyoncé’s video “Partition” is an inappropriate way of expressing art‚ being that some of her fans are teenage women who idolize her. Bell Hooks‚ the feminist scholar‚ expresses the same worries for our younger generation of women. This article proposes that
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Feminists Ahead of their Time: Veronica Franco and Leona Florentino I found several feminist themes in the works of both Franco and Florentino. The works of Veronica Franco were more laden with feminist themes than that of Florentino. Although both writers produced their work in times where the feminist movement had not yet been established‚ their works address and promote issues of women‚ which I will discuss further in this chapter. Franco and Florentino sighted feministic themes repeatedly throughout
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1403_914850_02_previ.fm Page v Tuesday‚ May 8‚ 2007 6:13 PM Contents List of Tables and Figures vii Notes on the Contributors viii List of Abbreviations xi 1 Politicizing Gender in Discourse: Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis as Political Perspective and Praxis Michelle M. Lazar Part I 1 Post-Equality? Analyses of Subtle Sexism 2 Power and Discourse at Work: Is Gender Relevant? Janet Holmes 31 3 The Gender of Power: The Female Style in Labour Organizations Luisa Martín Rojo and Concepción
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FEMINIST CRITICISM ON DESIREE’S BABY by KATE CHOPIN “For the girl grew to be beautiful and gentle‚ affectionate and sincere – the idol of Valmonde.” (Page 1‚ third paragraph‚ last sentence) Kate Chopin‚ a female author‚ mirrored the place of women in the society through her novel. She described Desiree as to what we think “perfect” or “fit” for a woman. Come to think about it‚ these words signified vulnerability and weakness. Women are often complimented with their physical attributes and dainty
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religious and social values that dominate different eras will sculpt ones understandings of the messages portrayed in a novel. A New Historicist take on J.D Salinger’s novel‚ “The Catcher in the Rye” will warrant different opinions to that of a Feminist approach on the themes presented. Holden’s self alienation‚ reluctance to growing up‚ conform to societal stereotypes and his interactions with others convey underlying messages that will be interpreted through historical context and gender roles
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matter of fact‚ I am looking to pursue a career in psychology‚ specifically feminist psychology. With this intention‚ let’s further explore what my future profession is defined as‚ all while taking research from feminist professionals‚ feminist theories I have learned from Women Studies 202 course‚ and everything else this discipline entails into consideration. To begin with‚ I would like to explain what the definition of feminist psychology is as a base to understanding what this profession entails
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relationships‚ rape victims‚ vulnerable children‚ social workers work with individuals‚ families‚ couples and the community at large. Since feminism is about getting rid of oppression of women and girl children‚ I think it would be relevant to use the feminist theory in solving issues that affect women‚ for example‚ oppression‚ rape and violent relationships. Social work and feminism have the same goals of advocating for the rights of women regardless of race or ethnicity and social class. So in this
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Bibliography: Butler‚ J. (1988). Performative Acts and Gender Constitution: An Essay in Phenomenology and Feminist Theory. Theater Journal ‚ 40 (4)‚ 519-531. Coolidge‚ G. E. (2011). Guardianship‚ Gender and the Nobility in Early Modern Spain. Ashgate. Moore‚ N. (1985). Nonverbal Courtship Patterns in Women: Contact and Consequences. Ethology and Sociobiology
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Feminist Lens on Hamlet The critical school our group will be discussing is feminism. The core ideas of this school is the equality of gender. When defined in the dictionary‚ it states that feminism is “The theory of the political‚ economic‚ and social equality of the sexes”. A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women. Malala Yousafzai‚ a young social justice leader‚ sums up the general passion felt by those who are members of this school when she said “W
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Most of us know the outcome of the Civil War even though it was fought over 150 years ago. Yet‚ even though we know the North won the Civil War‚ the reason for the win is not obvious. First‚ the Union was able to out maneuver the Confederacy because of the strong Navy. In spite of having a better home field advantage‚ the South was unable to contend with naval bases‚ vessels and access to waterways located in the North. Additionally‚ the Union’s Navy kept the Southern seaports and the Mississippi
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