Moderation is no where to be seen and the urge to counter the refusal to change with militant zeal‚ is a very pernicious trend that has gripped societies worldwide. One such issue that has always been at loggerheads for the past many decades is feminism that seeks to liberate women‚ and code of religions that requires adherence to certain religious principles in the society. Cultural differences help to explain why countries like Saudi Arabia‚ Iran‚ and the Taliban’s
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The history of feminism in India is regarded as mainly a practical effort and very limited in scope. Compared to some other countries‚ there has been only sparse theoretical writing on feminism in India. Contents [hide] 1 Defining Feminism in the Indian context 2 History 2.1 First phase: 1850–1915 2.2 Second Phase: 1915–1947 3 The Concepts of Feminism and Equality 4 Beginnings of the “Feminist” Movement in India 5 Obstacles 6 Hindu Women in India 7 Muslim Women in India 8 Women at Work
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| Feminism in Dubliners | Mrs. Atkins; English A3 Tuesday‚ May 25‚ 2010 James Joyce’s book of short stories entitled Dubliners examines feminism and the role of women in Irish society. The author is ahead of his time by bringing women to the forefront of his stories and using them to show major roles and flaws in Irish society‚ specifically in “Eveline” and “The Boarding House”. James Joyce portrays women as victims who are forced to assume a leading and somewhat patriarchal role in their
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Feminism criticism is how women are portrayed through literature. When viewed in The Crucible several women played out a major role on whether they are a good or bad role model. Through the lens of feminism Abigail Williams is seen as a negative female character‚ Elizabeth Proctor portrayed a positive female character‚ and Mary Warren actions demonstrate she is not good or bad but a neutral character. Abigail Williams could be considered as a bad role model for sleeping with a married man‚ but in
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or secondary status in the society because of the assumed natural sexual difference pg9-10 (freedman. Feminism). For centuries difference has been the starting point of and justification for the creation of different social roles for men and women. Not only was women’s biological capacity for child birth and breast feeding and the generally lesser physical
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William Shakespeare. Set mainly in Scotland‚ the play dramatizes the damaging psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. Feminism is a movement that seeks equality for all people‚ and an elimination of classical ideas of gender (male intelligence versus female inferiority; male strength versus female emotional weakness) as gender is a social construct rather than something that a person is born into. Though Macbeth’s main players are male‚ the women of Macbeth
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Masculinity and feminism dimension focuses on how extent to which a society stress achievement or nurture. Masculinity is seen to be the trait‚ which emphasizes ambition‚ acquisition of wealth‚ and differentiated gender roles. Femininity is seen to be the trait that stress caring and nurturing behaviors‚ sexuality equality‚ environmental awareness‚ and more fluid gender roles. Portuguese culture’s dimension on masculinity and feminism is that based on our findings the culture itself has been leaning
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In the following essay‚ I will discuss the topic of feminism and the influence it had on Victorian literature. I will present my argument in relation to the ideology of the period‚ the female intellect associated with certain literature and the criticism that such authors faced during the period. I will argue that as a result of the oppression suffered‚ female authors saw such offense as their foundation for their production of literature. I will base the bulk of my argument around the author
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Chopin’s View on Feminism In today’s world‚ Feminism is a large part of our society. Many women believe in equal rights and having the same chances as men do. We see that over time‚ women have gained more rights in hopes of having equal opportunity as the opposite sex. However‚ although women have gained rights there is still a lack in equality between men and women: In the novel‚ The Awakening‚ by Kate Chopin‚ the use of imagery and symbolism through the novel demonstrates feminist ideas.
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Psychoanalytic Feminism The source of psychoanalytic feminism is the theory of Sigmund Freud’s biological determinism where he stated that Gender is the product of sexual maturation due to Oedipus & Castration complex. Boys gain strong superego & become civilized people. They become obedient rule followers of the father’s value & patriarchy. It clears masculine traits. Girls get penis envy. She becomes narcissistic moving from active to passive sexual aims. She wants to be loved & controlled by
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