Category: Feminism

Throughout the early history of writing, primarily men were authors and would depict women in the grasp of authority. In the nineteenth century, feminism began to rise: Since the beginning of the womens movement, there has been a strong rise in the amount of literature that is self-consciously feminist in tone, clearly espousing the ideals…

The creation of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne was written at a time when the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes became a huge movement in America. Femenist authors such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Margaret Fuller had circulating works of literature, making women’s rights a cultural discussion.…

The late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries (not to mention the years prior), were times of patriarchal dominance on all fronts, whether it be economic, social, or political. The lives of women were dictated by high social expectations and deeply rooted traditions regarding her role within the family, and how she was to conduct herself…

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…

Morals are standards people are given by tradition of what is right and what is unacceptable. Great Expectations is a fictional novel that chronicles a young boy named Pip becoming a man to not only gain wealth and a higher social standing but also a partner. As a boy Pip lives with his sister and…

Essay Question: How do feminist artists/creators challenge, subvert, or resist oppression? Description: For this essay, you will choose an example of a feminist cultural text or set of related texts that you will read through the concepts, arguments, and perspectives of the course to say something about how feminist artists/creators challenge, subvert or resist oppression.…

Senseless, inferior, and sensual are words that describe a woman. Marriage inhibits an individual from becoming an influential figure in feminist society. One may seek marital liberation and individuality in a male dominant society. In the novel The Awakening, Kate Chopin illustrates that a sense of freedom and independence come into realization when weak women…

Harry Potter series basically deal with a binary opposition between good and evil. The protagonist of the series: Harry Potter is a representation of all the best qualities in our society: courage, intelligence, athleticism, and loyalty. He is the standard Classic Hero, the best of the best, the cream of the crop. The guy everyone…

In the times when Hamlet was written, women were developing their power. Even though women’s behaviors were limited by their power, they were still the major influence in shaping the whole story. The Renaissance ushered in an age of human awakening in Europe. Men find their own individuality and dignity and pursue the happiness of…

Feminism is defined by Websters as organized activity on the behalf of womens rights and interests aiming toward political, economic, and social equality of the sexes (Feminism). It would stand to reason an author of feminist works of literature would create characters and storylines based on struggles associated with these ideals. Feminist viewpoints and feminist…