Antigone as a Feminist Icon Male authority is a dominant theme in Sophocles’ “Antigone.” Men occupied the land‚ ruled the towns and assigned the women duties to perform. Antigone‚ however‚ believed that she was just as strong as the men who ruled society during that time‚ which led to her downfall. The goal of the feminist movement has generally been to seek equality between the sexes. Through the women’s movement‚ women have won the right to vote‚ and can now compete for traditionally male
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Although Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow is a supporting character (and the only major female role‚ aside from Gwyneth Paltrow’s stand by your Iron Man cameo)‚ she reminds the audience of the ways in which girl power can be both feminist and fun. Black Widow’s skin-tight black suit provides eye-candy to the 18-25 year-old moviegoing males who are considered box office bread and butter. But archetypes of masculine sex appeal are on display as well (from Thor’s brawny good looks to
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If men and women could get beyond the fundamental biases they inherit from the past and actually understand what females are capable of then maybe they would see the need for a feminist platform that empowers women. To many‚ women may seem emotional beings‚ not capable of making sound decisions‚ but females are caregivers; they may well care more about a society’s well-being than men do. Men are more into being on top of the hierarchy and gaining power over others. This has led to such disasters
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Bad Feminist Feminist: A person who believes in the social‚ political and economic equality of the sexes. “Feminism” is a complex noun that is perceived in hundreds of ways‚ some positive and some negative. Roxane Gay’s novel‚ Bad Feminist‚ expresses that feminism is a movement that needs to be guided and lead by confidence in one’s values and beliefs‚ teamwork and support‚ and recognition that equality should be universal. The fight for feminism needs to be driven and lead by those with the passion
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positioning about the distinction between right and wrong‚ and two‚ it is a consistent stance on this morality such that we act out what we believe and attempt to live our ideals. What it might mean to live with feminist-inspired integrity. First‚ priorities are vital‚ “it is important to set feminist priorities and keep them…figure out your truths and priorities bases upon your own values and politics”. (p710) Second‚ “ live in and envision a society that balances personal freedom and identity with pubic
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Feminists and Gender definitions: Feminists: * a supporter of feminism of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women; "feminist critique" * A person who supports the equality of women with men; A member of a feminist political movement; One who believes in the social‚ political‚ and economical equality of the sexes; Relating to or in accordance with feminism Gender: * refers to the different roles and responsibilities attributed to men and women in society. It does not
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Cultural Marxism is the New Black In today’s media‚ the promotion of cultural Marxism is everywhere‚ and this is no secret. Even if a person has never heard of cultural Marxism‚ they can still most likely recognize the values which it promotes and which it attacks. The producers‚ directors‚ and writers of many modern television shows promote cultural Marxism in their programs‚ but these shows usually show only a few aspects of the ideology. There are‚ however‚ shows that promote all aspects of
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Hester Prynne is a Feminist The Scarlet Letter can easily be audited as early feministic piece of literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne created a story that exemplifies Hester as a strong female character living with her choices‚ whether they were ethical or unethical (Hawthorne‚ 52). Hester Prynne is a feminist who refuses to accept the subordinate role of women because she has financial‚ emotional‚ and intellectual independence. Hester Prynne is comparable to a modern feminist because of her admirable
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need for change and women’s independence. However‚ feminism is a broad term covering several different types‚ such as liberal‚ radical‚ and Marxist. Not all feminists believe the same and their ideas vary. Each of these approaches the family in a different way and offers different solutions to the problem of gender inequality. Liberal feminists offer a hopeful account of family life. They see social changes that have been made in equality for women. They believe that not only have women gained improvements
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MARXISM AND CLASS‚ GENDER AND RACE: RETHINKING THE TRILOGY Published (2001) in RACE‚ GENDER & CLASS‚ Vol. 8‚ No. 2‚ pp. 23-33‚ special issue on Marxism and Race‚ Gender & Class. It is posted here with permission of Jean Belkhir‚ Editor Introduction A taken for granted feature of most social science publications today‚ especially those about inequality‚ is the ritual critique of Marx and Marxism in the process of introducing theoretical alternatives intended to remedy its alleged "failures
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