REALISM AND PLEASURE To be popular a text must he both accessible and enjoyable. We would argue that texts aiming to challenge the ideological status quo can do so more effectively if they too are accessible and enjoyable. Primetime television is obviously accessible. Unlike much late-night programming which is assumed to be geared towards "minority" tastes‚ programs screened during primetime viewing hours are assumed to be‚ almost by definition‚ of general interest. Screening ORANGES at primetime
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B’s compromise or alternative to existing solutions within the homosexual community (a) There are many issues that affect homosexuals‚ lesbians‚ and bisexuals. (b) Should civil rights laws protecting employees from discrimination also outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation? (c) In 34 states‚ it is still perfectly legal for lesbian and gay employees to be fired simply because their employers discover‚ and disapprove of‚ their sexual orientation. (d) Many states have
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became homosexuals when they’re already adults. Either way‚ both factors are accepted as grounds for being homosexual. Its Showtime just ended their "That’s my Tomboy" segment which highlights lesbians and their lives. It gave a big impact even on our country’s stand as a Christian country that lesbians are also humans that can feel hurt and badly needs acceptance from the society. Now‚ another segment in Its Showtime was launched which highlights gays and it is known as "I am Pogay". With these
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However‚ the main plot tells the story of two women‚ Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison‚ and the trials and tribulations of their life. Idgie and Ruth are business partners‚ best friends‚ and if you have read the book then in the eyes of many‚ lesbians. We do not meet Idgie until she is nearing the end of her early childhood and reaching the stage known as the middle childhood. Idgie is different‚ a tomboy to the extreme and her family wholeheartedly accepts it. The most accepting is
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Final Paper Sexuality Discovery within the LGBTQ Community Living in a society which is filled with people of different ethnicities‚ personalities‚ and values has led to many changes. Some of these changes have been positive while others have led to confused and discomfort in others. Change has become possible in this society‚ but it hasn’t been easy for everyone. Society has been so conformed to a standard on how others are supposed to act‚ that people have been confused and have misinterpreted
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Fitting In In the biomythography‚ Zami‚ by Audre Lorde‚ Lorde uses specific scenes to highlight arguments running throughout the text. The epilogue is Lorde’s reflection on her life and emphasizes many of her struggles and ideals about life. Lorde uses this final place in the book to show the reader how her journey throughout life gave her the ability to define a home. This passage emphasizes that Lorde faced many hardships‚ especially the challenges of self-integration. Lorde‚ was a minority
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Who is the stronger feminist? What is feminism? Does it still exist? Who do you think will be the winner of this title? Lady Macbeth‚ the psychotic‚ patronising‚ devil woman of the Shakespearean era? Or will it be the modern woman‚ Susan B Anthony the courageous woman who voted for the president election illegally and who is the hero of women’s rights. Who wins in this tournament? In Elizabethan England women were known as sweet‚ innocent‚ modest‚ polite‚ charming‚ obedient‚ and respectful and
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show called “Ellen”. Ellen has won many awards and hosted many events‚ people know Ellen all over the world for her big heart‚ funny mouth‚ and more. On September 15‚ 2008 Ellen was announced as the new cover girl for Maybelline. Ellen is also a lesbian‚ she is married to Portia de Rossi‚ they have been married for 9 years. Ellen is a inspiration Individual because inspires people‚ has accomplished many things‚ and how she became a talk show host. How Ellen inspires people? First‚ Ellen Degeneres
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a homosexual person. The point about it is that it gives a stressful resource for acting out the situation of conflict that has been kept inside for a long time (Magee‚ 1995‚ p. 98). The article deals with the challenges and uncertainties that a lesbian woman faces in her daily social interactions. The authors refute some critic’s statement about provocative and unnecessary character of coming out. Instead‚ they focus on coming out not as a public act but as a whole series of small choices and strategies
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Feminist Theory Approaching Alice in Wonderland Many people think women are subordinate than men. However‚ there are those who do not want to demonstrate the characteristics of a stereotypical woman. In the film Alice in Wonderland‚ Tim Burton uses the protagonist Alice as a rebellious woman who fights for what she wants. It is evident Burton uses Feminist Theory to help demonstrate how the protagonist grows into a self-reliant woman. Through this‚ Alice realizes she has to go against the stereotypical
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