Kate Chopin (1850-1904) have become distinguished in the field of literature, especially in feminism and liberalism. She is quite remarkable by her independent spirit, her rebellious desires and her native aptitude for narration. At an early age, Chopinâs initial signs of depression can be easily spotted after the losses of her father, her great-grandmother, her half-brother and her friend Kitty...
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Wide Sargasso Sea was written as a metatextual reference to Jane Eyre, through the perspective of Antoinette Cosway, before her psychological dissent within the attic in Jane Eyre. Initially upon reading Wide Sargasso Sea, not being versed in Jane Eyre, it was taken as a tale of imperialism, and the struggle of wealth and class despite the ending of slavery....
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Introduction to Feminist Criticism and The Color Purple Feminism in a layman language is giving equal rights and status to women. Unfortunately, women across the world are deprived of their basic rights. The woman is always considered as a âSecondary Sexâ. (Quyoom 2017) âAs a social movement, feminist criticism highlights the various ways in particular women have been suppressed, oppressed,...
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Introduction John Miltonâs Paradise Lost is one of the most controversial and discussed epic which has only one female character who is Eve. Apart from religious point of view, many critics declared it as a misogynist text or represented Even as a female version of Satan etc. Analyzing different opinions of critics and considering many factors, this paper is a...
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The late 1800s to the early 1900s was a time in America where revolutions occurred and where the foundations of feminism were laid. This statement is proven through evidence found in movements, conflicts, politics, and literature of the time period. In particular, when analyzing the author Kate Chopin and her writing, it becomes clear that she played a crucial role...
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Norway's Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, published in 1879, is a play about Nora Helmer, who has committed a crime of forgery to repair her husband to good health. As a dramatic play, A Doll's House inspects the relationship between Torvald, her husband, and Nora, especially the limited social choices available to women and the roles and expectations placed on...
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Introduction Portiaâs character in The Marchant of Venice plays a significant role in how the story goes on to the extent that we can consider it as the main character of the play. She is the one who does different things to alter the destiny that befalls Shylock towards the end of the play. Thus, this play and Portiaâs personage...
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The play A Dollâs House written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879 is one of the first plays featuring feminism, which contributed to the spread of feminism. Using a visual form of text made it accessible, where feminist ideas could be spread thoroughly in the society. The play is an important work in terms of understanding concepts which of feminism; hence...
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Art is not therapy. As a young artist, expressing grief and trauma through art, this is what I was told by an art teacher. In order to examine, unpack and refute this comment, this narrative exploration will define the use of art as a therapeutic tool, the differences and links between art and art therapy, storytelling from the female perspective,...
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In the fairy tale Snow White by Jacob Grimm, a girl named Snow white is taken in by a group of dwarves after getting lost and to be honest they were pretty messy. I chose a feminist lens because women should be seen as people not objects and this story is a perfect example of how they do end up...
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At the time of its release, A Dollâs House by Henrik Ibsen was both radical and influential with respect to both society and storytelling. Ibsenâs controversial work was often associated with gender politics, with it opening a dialogue on whether feminist ideals had a place in theatre. Because of this, my production of A Dollâs House aims to further highlight...
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Beatrice is one of the main characters in the play âMuch Ado About Nothingâ by Shakespeare. She is a strong, rebellious character who shows both independence and vulnerability which makes her more realistic and relatable. She is a complicated character who develops as a person throughout the play. Beatrice stands out from the rest of the characters due to her...
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Back in the days the female population in France wasnât treated equally as the male population and there were a lot of inequalities which disadvantaged women in front the mans. In the book Candide, wrote by Voltaire, during the whole story women are getting treated like objects and have no rights. The book shows Voltaireâs point of view towards the...
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In her Prologue of âThe Canterbury Talesâ by Geoffrey Chaucer, The Wife of Bath gives readers a complicated picture of a medieval woman. As it explains how the Wife of Bath is shameless about her sexual exploits as she makes use of her sexual power to get what she wishes. In other words, it is a way of doing exactly...
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Wide Sargasso Sea is a novel that was written as a response to the text Jane Eyre in 1966. The novel was written by Jean Rhys, who wrote the text to give a voice to Antoinette Cosway, and provide a background to her story before she became âthe mad woman in the atticâ in Jane Eyre. As such, one of...
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Both The Handmaidâs Tale, and The Scarlet Letter written by Margaret Atwood, and Nathaniel Hawthorne respectively are novels that explore self-development within a dystopian society through a feminist lens. They also examine the idea of having self-consciousness under an extremely controlling and oppressive environments. Both of the protagonists, Offred from The Handmaidâs Tale and Hester from The Scarlet Letter derive...
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Bell Hooks, a renowned cultural critic, feminist theorist, and author, has left an indelible mark on contemporary thought through her prolific contributions to discussions on race, gender, and social justice. One of her celebrated works, "Our Glory: The Politics of Black Self-Love," delves deeply into the intersections of race, identity, and the transformative power of self-love. This essay seeks to...
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Bell Hooks response to BeyoncĂŠâs visual album, lemonade, contains five main charges on why she is not an ideal role model and does not deserve the title feminist. In this essay, I will be analyzing bell hookâs charge that the album over-sexualizes women and contributes to the unachievable beauty standards thrust upon people and is not an attribute of equality...
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Introduction Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story, The Yellow Wallpaper, published in 1892, serves as a compelling critique of the patriarchal structures that governed women's lives during the late nineteenth century. The narrative, written in the form of a personal journal, details the descent into madness of a woman confined by her husband in an effort to cure her supposed hysteria....
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Women have always had to fight for their safety, the only difference now is that they get to be more open about it. The fight for feminism can be a bit difficult to understand when one has not personally experienced trauma or helped a loved one through it. The world in which feminism and law enforcement come together can be...
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âThelma and Louiseâ, written by Callie Khouri and directed by Ridley Scott, is a drama and mystery film released in 1991. It was a remarkable film at the time, given that it had two strong female leads. It is very representative of the second and third waves of feminism. Although this was not the only film or show displaying feminist...
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Revolutions begin with a collective shift in public perception. âThe 1960s was a decade of rapid changeâ (Watson, 2019). This period set out to re-establish the founding pillars and perspectives of contemporary society, which became the catalyst for social change. This shift in societal attitude inspired the women's liberation movement, which was a collective protest that embodied notions of equality,...
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Based on the discussion about theory, I choose feminist ethics, because feminist ethics is focused on advancing womenâs interests and correcting injustices inflicted on women through social oppression. Also, feminist ethics is not only concerned with womenâs interests. However, feminism is about working against the systems built to keep certain groups of people oppressed and striving toward equality for everyone....
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Introduction "The Chaser" by John Collier is a thought-provoking short story that explores the complexities of relationships and the power dynamics between men and women. From a feminist perspective, the story offers an opportunity to critically examine the portrayal of gender roles and the societal expectations placed on women. By analyzing the characters, their actions, and the narrative structure, this...
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Should gender identify the bases of oneâs capability? There should be no limit to who you can and cannot be based on what you identify as. The basis of oneâs capabilities should not be limited to the identity that they are given at birth or what they are seen by society. An individualâs values are not based on their gender...
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Introduction In Judy Brady's thought-provoking essay, "I Want a Wife," she articulates the various roles and expectations placed on women in society. While her essay raises important points about gender inequality and the traditional role of wives, it is crucial to broaden the discussion and emphasize the need for a partner, rather than just a wife. In this persuasive essay,...
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Taylor Swift has always been known as a great and feisty feminist. Her outspoken feminist voice is often reflected in the majority of her works. However, Swift's creations cannot be understood plainly by disregarding her personal life. Her songs and videos give insight into her personal life, the challenges she has encountered, and so on. Going through her works can...
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Ibsen made the primary 'ladies' extremist' character all through the whole presence of theater. Nora is a fragile and tormented creature who attempts to be seen as an individual essentially like each other individual. She promises her qualification to life while understanding her interminable state of deficiency. Nora states, 'I think I am an individual before whatever else. I was...
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Introduction In the realm of sociological and feminist discourse, controlling images are potent tools that shape societal perceptions and reinforce systemic inequalities. These images are stereotypes that serve to maintain the status quo by perpetuating certain ideologies and power structures. One significant archetype within this framework is the "matriarch," a controlling image often ascribed to women, particularly women of color,...
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Ariel Levy's "Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture" offers a compelling critique of contemporary feminism and the paradoxical behaviors and attitudes that have emerged within it. Levy's work confronts the phenomenon she terms "female chauvinism," a trend where women, under the guise of empowerment, adopt and perpetuate behaviors traditionally associated with male chauvinism. This essay provides...
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