A great example of feminist work is the play A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen. This play first shows the gender roles of men and women, and then breaks them down to show how weak these foundations for human behavior really are.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
What is considered feminist literature/ film? by Ariadne Reza
Feminist film and literature refers to a piece that not only makes a commentary on the social role that women fill, but also depicts women and makes a statement about their status in society. It is important to note that the film must take a stance on the the role of women. The feminist movement is a movement that takes a stance, so it's important that films and literature do the same. I agree with the stance that feminism should not only invoke for the equality of women among men, but also to relieve men from the stereotypical role of "masculinity" and "provider." To be truly equal is to illustrate the failures of these gender roles and work to fix them, men too must be released of their societal burdens.
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Women's "status in society" -- yes, a feminist text will probably always directly or indirectly observe how particular women fit into their cultural/sub-cultural roles (or don't fit, as is so often the case in public life).
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely important in my opinion to relieve men from the stereotype of masculinity because this also adds to sexism and the oppression that women face.
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