A work of “feminist” literature or films are pieces that advocate for women and their rights. Most of these works are created by women and may/may not be used to attack the male dominated society. These works focus on the struggles of women and their overcoming of obstacles and societies judgments and portrayal.
Various themes that come about in “feminist” work are politics, social issues, sexuality, gender inequalities, and economic issues to name a few. Women who write of feminist literature usual write with consciousness, reflections and emotions to that of men who may be straight forward and less emotional. These ideas go against the “norms” and traditional belief against womanhood and the womanly “duties”. “Feminist” work will paint the women’s actions to that of men and society as a whole; focusing on women’s social role and their status.
I strongly agree with Olivia's explanation of feminist literature and film. I feel that often we forget the certain dynamics of writing that men neglect while writing or discussing women in literature. Olivia is right in pointing out that most times men seemed to write completely disengaged from emotions and feelings.
ReplyDeleteYour emphasis on women's "struggles" is apt. Women who inaugure social change are bound to create waves (and have waves created over their heads in return).
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