Category: Feminism

Artemisia Gentileschi was one of the most gifted and influential Italian painters of her generation. For centuries, in a world built by men and ruled by men, women artists were almost entirely removed from history. Challenging as it was to be a female painter, Artemisia managed to achieve success and was the first woman to…

Table of Contents Background of Artemisia Gentileschi Career in Painting Impact on the Field of Art References Artemisia Gentileschi is regarded as one of the most prolific artist of the seventeenth century at a time when women were stigmatized and considered incapable of practicing any form of art. During her time, painting was a prestigious…

This essay is centered around the famous singer Madonna and feminism in her artistry and activism. Read it and learn about Madonna feminism and its influence on society. Table of Contents Introduction Background Information Madonna: Feminism Contribution Madonna Feminist Songs & Music Videos Criticism Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Gender is one of the most influential…

Introduction Salt of the Earth is a 1954 film directed by Herbert Biberman. The movie was created by Hollywoods blacklisted filmmakers, with the participation of a large number of non-professional artists. This acutely social film did not have the right opportunity to gain public recognition for a long time due to its bold ahead of…

The feminist perspective argues that the oppression of women is morally wrong and structural changes need to be adopted to stop the oppression of women (Francis, 2000 p. 20). It tries to end oppression through structural reform and challenging unfair social structures (Morley & Macfarlane, 2012, p. 689). Feminist theories have helped identify ways to…

Should gender identify the bases of ones capability? There should be no limit to who you can and cannot be based on what you identify as. The basis of ones capabilities should not be limited to the identity that they are given at birth or what they are seen by society. An individuals values are…

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,…

The Victorian era (1830-1901), named after Queen Victoria, covers the entirety of her reign over the British Empire from 1837 to 1901. Queen Victoria can be described as having great moral responsibility, domestic propriety, and earnestness as the idea of living in an earnest manner was considered one of the topmost ideals during the Victorian…

Women in both the past and the present, and maybe even in the future, lived a life under unfair conditions. These conditions were decided on by men. To further explain the depth of these conditions, I am going to analyze the following stories: The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin, The Yellow Wallpaper by…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is regarded as an important work of American Feminist literature as it explores the attitudes towards womens mental and physical health in the 19th century. The short story is fictional yet can be considered semi-autobiographical as it was written after Gilman experienced severe post-partum depression. In this passage,…