She manages to speak not only from the perspective of the prostitute but also from the perspectives of the male painter and briefly, the Queen of England. The economic situations of the poet and the artist are fairly similar and they are described as “both poor” and making their living how they can and this is enforced when the prostitute states that she is concerned “with the next meal”. However, while the male painter may become wealthy by selling his artwork so that the “bourgeoisie” may view them in art gallery, she has no such prospects. This results in subjects of art, many of who were women, being objectified and exploited. The prostitute is also presented as being intelligent, a trait not typically associated with women of her profession.
Extreme measures are usually taken when people see no other exits or when the measures themselves are not looked at as extreme; prostitution being the measure in this case. In the worst situations, these extreme measures are looked at as the norm, and sadly in some cases, women feel that they have no other way around it. Prostitution in the Red Light District of Calcutta is far too common because the women do not see any other routes possible. It is seen as casual for one to sell their body for a living. Women, many of whom are mothers, knowingly and willingly subject themselves to prostitution in front of the children of the city.
In Fuller’s definition of modern dance she said that she allowed herself to get caught up in the emotion until her body feels as though “… life is suspended or even leaves the body altogether.” Wigman was often said to seem possessed during her performances. The grotesque motions that had captured the public eye and created her fame spawned from letting the energy of the sensation take over her body to create deeply existential experiences for both the audience and the dancer. Fuller started out as an actress in Vaudeville plays. Her background in theater greatly influenced the style of modern dance she was known for. She spoke of ignoring the conventional style of dance and to act on instinct alone.
In 1924, Zelda Fitzgerald is quoted as saying, "I like the jazz generation and I hope my daughter's generation will be jazzier." At this time, the "flapper" became the symbol of the age. Young women were leaving behind the respectability of their mothers and entering in to a new world of sexuality, shorter skirts and make-up. They were going to dance halls, movies; they were smoking and flaunting their bodies before everyone. Why had these young women turned their backs on everything that their mothers and grandmothers had believed in and built? Is it because they see they can make decisions and choices on their own and stand by the consciences?
She always speaks her mind and expects from others to treat her as an individual. It is precisely these attitudes of her which do not fit in the scheme of a typical Victorian woman. The other image of a woman which is presented in Shaw’s play is that of Mrs. Kitty Warren. Mrs. Warren is Vivie’s mother, a middle-age woman, who achieved a lot in her life, although not in a socially accepted way. She became a prostitute in her younger ages and now runs a few high-class brothels in some European cities.
Gender Inequality in the Criminal Justice System Women have come a long way since the 50’s and 60’s. They have stepped outside of the kitchen and into the workforce. Even though it is very common to be operated on or pulled over for doing 60 in a 45 by a woman, it is not uncommon for women to be treated differently than men. I will be exploring how it was for women to dip their toes into the criminal justice pool, and also how things have not only grown for them, but for how they continue to stay the same in a way. In the article, “Women hit the glass ceiling in Criminal Justice System,” Rachel Rothwell says, “Today women make up almost 12 percent of all law enforcement positions.”(www.fawcettsociety.org) “Over half of that 12 percent are part of the top commanding positions; however, nearly 70 percent of all department agencies do not place women in their top positions.” Most departments feel that if a woman is in charge then drastic decisions will be made all of the time.
Throughout centuries, women have been faced with oppression and judgment. Although women no longer face the same difficulties and oppression that they once did, it does not mean that women no longer face difficulties in a society where they are still expected to fit certain gender roles. The narrative “Juggling Acts” by comedian Tina Fey, discusses some of her experiences in dealing with the expectations that are placed upon women and the criticism that comes with being a working mother. Fey uses comedic relief throughout her narrative, in order to maker her critique on patriarchal society leave an impact. Along with the use of comedy as a means of critique, Fey also incorporates humor as a tool to downplay the serious aspect of her topic and as a way of keeping the attention of her audience.
“Women were equally rare sights in the labour parades, though they were crucial participants in the cheering crowds.” However after Labour Day was created little changes started to take place, even in the role of women in society. The authors makes a note that “well into the twentieth century, women in Labour Day parades would normally only be seen waving safely and primly from union carriages or automobiles.” The authors were able to keep a stable argument throughout the whole article. The information given was very detailed starting with the history and reasons behind Labour Day to the gains of today. It was good that they clarified that Labour Day was not originally established on the first Monday of September. For numerous years it was demonstrations of such was celebrated during the summer.
This challenge reinforces the fact that everything—every single word—provides an opportunity to leverage what you know to stretch your imagination. For so many of us, this type of creativity hasn’t been fostered. We don’t look at everything in our environment as an opportunity for ingenuity. In fact, creativity should be an imperative. Creativity allows you to thrive in an ever-changing world and unlocks a universe of possibilities.
They wanted to change the way society thought of the female dancing body and liberate it of the strict constraints of traditional dance therefore also on a wider scale, liberating the female of traditional roles in society and at home. Although they were not politically active feminists, their thoughts and ideals and the issues they were dealing with were all related to the feminist movement of the time making them individual feminist thinkers. Their roles as choreographers and dancers put them in a central position in the feminist debates of the time which