written by Katha Pollitt,the obvious and underlying question is whether women are morally superior to men. More specifically, Katha Pollitt brings up the idea of "difference feminism” and asking if it really takes place. "Difference feminism is known as “a woman naturally being superior to men because of their empathy, nurturance, nonhierachial relationships, and concern for equal”(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/feminism). With "difference feminism the previous is true, rather than men being superier due to cultural and societal norms.It was very interesting to see Katha Pollit’s arguements as opposed to the other’s we read previously. I chose the quote above because it showed that women should not use their stereotypical strengths as an argument for equality.
Ashes for Beauty there are only gainers and no losers. The program is designed for positive outcomes. The girls that will be mentored will gain knowledge, self esteem, confidence and the true meaning of self worth. Ashes for Beauty will provide mentorships, counseling, workshops, group meetings, and referral services to the girls (and parents) who participate in the program. The program will be beneficial to the girls because it will allow them to feel accepted for who they are, not having to pretend to be someone they are not.
The quote “… at hearing whose voice the King rejoices, the Chief Wife of the King, his beloved, the Lady of the Two Lands, Neferneferuaten – Nefertiti, May she live for Ever and Always.” From an Amarna inscription indicates that Akhenaten relationship with Nefertiti was not only through their children, equal on both sides and political but also romantic. That Akhenaten genuinely loved Nefertiti, placing her as his chief wife and displaying his affection
It was her virtue that defined whether she was to be esteemed or denounced. Women were expected to embody, “chastity, courage, tenacity, and unquestioning acceptance of the prevailing hierarchy- unto death if necessary.”(p.100) This literally meant that suicide was a desirable recourse in order to protect the woman’s virtue or that of her husband’s. A woman’s loyalty to her husband was paramount. A story is told of a young girl who’s betrothed was slandered so her family arranged another marriage, but instead of allowing herself to be married to another man, she hung herself in order to stay true to her rightful husband. This demonstration of loyalty was deemed worthy and right, instilling a complete dependence of a wife on her husband.
In his play Antigone, Sophocles tells about the actions of Antigone, a princess, who disobeys the civil law in the city of Thebes in order to provide a proper burial for her deceased brother, Polyneices. For this, she is sentenced to death by Creon, her uncle and king of the land. Creon believes that Polyneices did not deserve a proper burial due to the fact he turned on his city and therefore punishes Antigone for her actions. Creon and Antigone both face severe consequences regarding the law they follow, however Antigone is focused on life after death while Creon focuses only on his needs and wants. The main conflict arises when Antigone decides to go against civil law and bury her deceased brother.
In order for Antigone to be the tragic character, she first must be a good and upstanding person. Antigone is indeed a good-hearted person and has committed no crime up to her decision to give her brother, Polynieces, a proper burial. There is no doubt that Antigone is upstanding and a person of importance in Thebes. She was scheduled to marry Haemon, the son of Creon, and was considered a princess. Aristotle stated that the aspect of a good person was first and most important when creating a tragic character.
Their Eyes Were Watching God Janie and her grandmother both value completely different things in life. Nanny on one side, values wealth and security over anything else. She believes that a relationship must contain these qualities in order for it to be acceptable, and that is why she wants Janie to marry Logan Killicks as he has these exact qualities and thought he would protect Janie. Janie on the other hand, is the complete opposite; she is an individual with a huge amount of independence and with a great desire to experience many things in the world. She has a lot of value on courage and power and to not fall to a level beneath other people, but instead to rise above them.
Reflection Reading the story of Charity Anderson was a real privilege because it showed me how your entire life can reflect upon your morals. The major moral shown by Charity was respectfulness and manners; this was lifestyle and what she believed in. One major part that played in this belief was her master being very kind. This was important because it did not ruin herself of esteem, like it did to most of the slave during the time. This made her story really special because it showed how she didn’t regret or hate having been in that time.
She believed that her tradition was important enough to pass on to the narrator, she wanted to show her first hand that the role that she played in everyone's life at the public bath house was important also. I was proud of her while reading the story that she did not give up her tradition based on how her daughter in law felt. I think these stories showed you that there are many types of women in the world: some who invite challenge for a better life, and some who are content with the security of having a good life but maybe no
The Woman of Willendorf may have been looked up to back in Common Era due to her capabilities. Her "womanly features" emphasized to show that she was respected because of what she has naturally, and her ability to reproduce. Barbie, on the other hand, is highly superficial. People look up to her now because she is beautiful, and is successful within her career as she has evolved to become other beings such as Barbie Police and Barbie Doctor. But the biggest difference with her is that achieving her looks may be highly unlikely.