They don’t see the fetus as an individual, they think that it’s mother’s decision to stay pregnant or not. Abortion is a topic of conflict where people look at it from many different points of views, some look at it by taking into consideration religion, some look at it from the scientific side and some people look at it as matter of choice. Wendy McElroy’s article “Abortion”, published in 2002, is defending abortion, mainly stating that the fetus isn’t an individual thus the termination of the life of a non individual isn’t wrong. She’s defending her argument with the fact that the fetus has no right and that the mother should have control over her body and do whatever she wants as long as she isn’t harming anyone. She also claims that the antiabortionists are fighting against the rights of women and the ability of free choice.
For many, his material is judged as what some feminists would define as a “form of violence against women”, whose representations “eroticize male domination”, (Robin Ann Sheets, “Pornography, Fairytales and Feminism” 635), but for many readers of Sade’s work, once they see through the ‘smut’ and the erotica, there is often found by the reader an underlying message which is sometimes seen as radical, or one which was not elaborated further until many years later. These messages within his literature raise the question as to whether or not Sade was a “moral pornographer”, (Angela Carter, The Sadeian Woman 19). In her book, Angela Carter defines a moral pornographer as one who “uses pornographic material as part of the acceptance of the logic of a world of absolute sexual licence for all genders, and projects a model of the way such a world might work”, (19). When one reads Philosophy in the Boudoir, and applies this definition it can be seen that Sade as a moral pornographer campaigns for “absolute sexual licence” for all genders and it is in the illuminating of this campaign that Sade further argues for the interrelationship between sexual and political freedom. In turn this argument is seen to validate Sade’s call for a Utopian type republic where all men and women are free both sexually and socially.
(American Library Association 1). Challenges are often denied because of the loyalty of concerned citizens to our freedom of speech and the First Amendment. According to the First Amendment of the Constitution, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and the petition the government for a redress of grievances.” ("The Constitution of the United States," Amendment 1). This is simply saying that we are guaranteed the right of free expression, and the infringement of this right (censoring materials) is illegal. Even though it is against the law, I can see why this book was banned, and I somewhat agree with the bowdlerization of it.
CRITICAL REVIEW ESSAY – MUSLIM WOMEN AND VEILING Veiling of Muslim women is one of the most controversial topics that have been debated for over decades. However, for several reasons, many non-Muslims and feminists activists such as liberal feminists, radical feminists, and Muslim feminists hold different views on the symbolization of the veiling towards the Muslim women. Even though their opinions are multi-dimensional, it all concludes that Islam oppresses women and veiled women represent the women who have no rights. Veiling for Muslim women is mandatory because it protects them from non-Muslim men and it is an important factor for a female believer. This critical review will examine two different articles and evaluate it based on a set of a certain criteria.
This portrays a sense of dehumanisation in terms of female characters as freedom is regarded as a basic human right. It can also be argued that Atwood’s presentation of female characters has connotations to the idea of them being brainwashed by society. In chapter thirteen Janine testifies about how she was raped at the age of 14 and also
The ‘60s was a time of societal change on many fronts, from the feminist movement, to gay and civil rights issues. Sex was also lumped somewhere in there, during that time premarital sex wasn’t accepted the way it is today. The arrival of the pill played a tremendous role in granting women sexual liberation. Now women could choose to have sex without being married. By freeing themselves of traditional social roles, women were told to unleash their inner felines and put their bodies on full display.
How liberalists consider the issue of pornography? Similar to the Feminists’ views, the liberalists’ views on pornography now has become more and more popular in public discussions. The following parts are going to analyze how liberalists consider the issue of pornography. Background of Liberalism First, according to Ellen Grigsby (2009) who is a professor in the University of New Mexico, it said that not only liberalism but also conservatism, socialism, fascism, feminism and environmentalism are examples of political ideologies, which are the practical applications of normative theories (p. 98). Only from the literal meaning, the word “liberalism” seems to promote the conservation and development of the individual’s liberty.
Carley Chandler Mr. Wright AP English 12 20 September, 2013 Feminism in Hamlet Two critics are illustrated and criticized themselves in this paper on Feminism in Hamlet. Lisa Jardine's paper talks about history and ideas of return, as Elaine Showalter writes about how Ophelia should be represented by feminists critics. Both of these topics tie into the story, and even tie in to each other! In the critical essay 'No Offence i'th' : Hamlet and Unlawful Marriage : written by Lisa Jardine, ideas that so-called historicist critics are overusing the word “history”, are being illuminated. Some of these critics are using “history” as an idea of return.
Forcible rape is listed as a violent crime and categorized among Part 1 offenses due to its violent nature and seriousness. Forcible rape, as defined in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Attempts or assaults to commit rape by force or threat of force are also included; however, statutory rape (without force) and other sex offenses are excluded (FBI.gov). Due to the seriousness of the crime, there are many myths and misconceptions that have been present in our society, some of which have been cultivated and passed along generations and others are created due to exaggeration by the media and the ‘tough on crime’ approach by the politicians. In this paper, I shall take into account ten years (2002-12) of data on forcible rape and analyze and explain the myths and realities of violent crimes with a focus on forcible rape.
In the article, “Controlling your reality” Paige Pfleger states “Reality television can also preserve old fashioned notions about sexual stereotyping. Women are encouraged to fulfill roles as “the slut” and are simultaneously devalued by doing so” sadly these are the types of stereotypes young girls and women grow up with (3). Little girls are told to act a certain way only for society to reject and humiliate them for it. In The Hunger Games Collins makes a point by sexually objectifying Glimmer, a career tribute, because she looks like the stereotype of sexy. In the novel Collins writes, “The girl tribute from District 1, looking provocative in a see-through gold gown…With that flowing blonde hair, emerald green eyes, her body tall and lush… she’s sexy all the way”(125).Collins makes it clear that society has a very specific image of what sexy should look like.