The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most controversial plays. It has been praised for its strong female characters, but also criticized for its portrayal of women as manipulative and vindictive. Some feminist critics have argued that the play is misogynistic, while others have argued that it is actually quite progressive for its time. … Read more
Euripides is considered one of the great tragedians of Ancient Greece, and his play Medea is no exception. The story of a woman who takes revenge on her unfaithful husband by murdering their children, Medea has been interpreted in many ways over the years. Some have seen her as a feminist heroine, while others have … Read more
What is feminism? The definition of feminism according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” Virginia Woolf was one of the first feminists who believed that women should have the same opportunities as men. Naomi Wolf later wrote about beauty and how it is used … Read more
Jane Eyre is one of the most well-known and celebrated feminist novels. The story of Jane’s journey from oppressed orphan to independent woman has resonated with readers for centuries. Jane Eyre is a timeless tale of female empowerment and an important work in the feminist literary canon. A feminist is someone whose beliefs and actions … Read more
Antigone is often seen as a feminist play, but it can also be interpreted as an anti-feminist work. On one hand, Antigone represents female empowerment, as she firmly stands up against patriarchal authority and fights for what she believes is right. She is a strong and determined woman who does not let anyone stand in … Read more
Some people argue that Antigone is a feminist play. Antigone, the main character, challenges the traditional gender roles of her time and stands up for what she believes in, even if it means going against society. She is willing to fight and die for what she believes in, which is a very powerful statement. Antigone … Read more
Richard Shweder’s article about female genital mutilation, or alteration, explores the cultural perceptions and meanings behind this custom, which is practiced among many societies globally (Shweder). The modern number of women undergoing this coming-of-age ritual varies wildly between eighty and two hundred million (Shweder). Shweder’s research investigated the vastly large gap in the extreme perceptions … Read more
In the commercial ad shown during the 2015 super bowl representing the feminine product “Always”, the phrase “like a girl” was being acted out by young children and teens to show the significance of what it meant or what it means to be or act “like a girl”. In the video there is a group … Read more
Kate Chopin portrays realism in her three short stories: “Regret,” “The Story of an Hour,” and “The Storm. ” The author makes her fictional work to represent stark of realities in life. The author uses symbols of forthcoming change, heart trouble, and emotional response in the short stories. She tries to find her identity in … Read more
The Western world has a widespread flawed perception about what women’s rights in Afghanistan have always been like. Before the conflict in the 1970s began, the future looked bright for Afghan women. They were given the right to vote in 1919, gender separation was abolished in the 1950s, and a new constitution promised more equality … Read more
Feminist ideas have been around for a long time, but it was not until the early twentieth century that major social changes began to occur. During World War I, women slowly broke away from the social norms, as the country needed them to assume the roles of men in the society. The fact that women … Read more
In the early ages of video gaming, males were predominantly targeted by game companies, which resulted in games that were designed for mostly heterosexual males (indie games were created and variations of mainstream games, but they were not profound and didn’t become well known). Within the past decade, this stereotypical idea has diminished, and females … Read more
Life is not easy whatsoever, but eventually it will end. Live life to the fullest, persevere through every trial and never give up. All people endure their earthly existence differently, some have an easier time enduring life, while other people have an exceedingly tough time. Women in the middle east go through life experiencing problematic … Read more
The disequilibrium of greed portrayed in Kino’s imaginary story indicated that equilibrium is not only necessary at the lowers of social status, but also required in the economy and global market today. Jamie Woodwell, in her article about mortgage banking, titled, A Detour to Dis-Equilibrium, speaks about the global market saying, “When a shock hits … Read more