In this novel, Julia Alvarez manages to capture and express the true feelings of women which deconstructs the stereotypes through Yo. Feminism is defined as “a political movement that works to achieve equal rights for women and men” (Hirsch 113). For the past ages, women were seen in the society as inferior to men and were greatly excluded from education and the right to property ownership. A British feminist named Mary Wollstonecraft argues, “educational restrictions keep women in a state of ignorance and slavish dependence” (Blake 117). The shattering of classifications and stereotypes, and the subversion of traditional gender roles, and the concept of sisterhood or unity among women are among the main tenets of feminist criticism.
The sexual liberation of the sixties and seventies brought with it a new line of questioning. Sex was free again, or so the argument went. Now the question of just what is acceptable sex was compelled to the forefront of public discussion. Religious and political pundits have offered their views, so have many Philosophers. I will be discussing the arguments of two a Philosopher who wrote in the midst of the sexual liberation.
In order to understand homosexuality, you must understand full what it is. Homosexuals are attracted to their same sex. However, with that said this does not mean that the gay man wants to be a woman or the gay woman wants to be a man. Most are satisfied in their own body and they are just intimate with a person of their own sex. (Rathus, Nevid & Fichner-Rathus, 2005) Historical and scientific viewpoints are greatly significant in the way that gay persons distinguish themselves today and how the development of gay communities have grown and changed.
I talk about ‘gay’ marriage, and use multiple different homosexual related terms, so by defining a few terms I would like to give you, the reader, a better understanding of the LGBTQ, lesbian gay bisexual trans* queer, community. By doing this I also hope not to confuse the reader. First, marriage: Webster’s dictionary defines marriage as a social union or legal contract between people called spouses that established rights and obligations between spouses. Love, as a verb, is a deep attachment, romantic or otherwise, to someone, or between two people. The word ‘gay’ has multiple definitions.
These homophobic elements that were used in numerous writings attempted to stage a sense of militancy for the Black Arts Movement and gain a sense of “credibility” among the followers. In “Queer in Black and White” by Stefanie Dunning, it is stated “During the Black Arts Movement, figures like Amiri Baraka were eager to define black identity, and one thing black identity was not, according to Baraka, was queer” (6). This poses the questions: why was this strategy utilized in the movement? There are numerous examples of the portrayal of homophobic rhetoric, specifically in Black Arts Movement poetry. In “Die Black Pervert” by Reginald Lockett, displays perfectly the militant and hyper-masculine mentality that was prominent throughout the movement.
Collins does take issue however with such an exclusionary tone. To Collins, and the authors she looks to for guidance and affirmation, a more all-encompassing vision of Black feminism must be conceptualized. Collins assimilates numerous Black female writers and intellectuals into the fold of this more holistic definition. Collins settles on "a process of self- conscious struggle that empowers women and men to actualize a humanist vision of community." The core themes that are at the base of Collins development of Black feminist thought are addressed in the majority of the book.
For Gay Marriage Andrew Sullivan’s article “For Gay Marriage” is an excerpted from Sullivan’s 1995 book, Virtually Normal: An Argument About Homosexuality, and reprinted by Behrens and Rosen (404 – 407). This paper provides a summary of Sullivan’s controversial article on this timely and long-fought civil rights issue. “For Gay Marriage” highlights the moral, philosophical and legal arguments surrounding the issue of denying marriage to homosexual and lesbian Americans. More importantly, it highlights the moral, philosophical and legal arguments in favor of gay marriage, which Sullivan clearly supports. Although Sullivan clearly supports gay marriage, his article is an insightful piece that provides a respectful look at various views of this philosophically and emotionally-charged subject, while providing a sound intellectual argument in favor of gay marriage.
She also refers to the way gay, lesbian, and bisexual people, as well as women in general, deal with the struggle to fit into the social “norm” of how they should behave. Jordan led most of her life believing that a book of do’s and don’ts, written by Dr Benjamin
1 Midterm Exam Fall 2010 Women of Color and Feminism Amber Maness Dr. Afaf Omer Sociology 359 Due 5 October 2011 2 Midterm Exam Questions 1. Both the concepts of “active female sexuality” and “passive female sexuality” have been used by different societies to subjugate women and control their sexuality and reproductive power. Explain. 2. Patriarchal societies have always used stereotypes and images of women as means of control.
This poem has the potential to uplift those people who are suffering from discrimination, and suggest that African Americans should be happy of where they came from. The straightforward poem “Still I Rise” portrays the theme of discrimination that portrays a strong individual with a positive attitude. The detailed account on how an individual experiences discrimination is meaningful and effective. The author of the poem created the literary piece to disclose the emotions in such a way that she is talking to the readers. This style of poem expounds the different ways on how a person discriminates others in some ways.