In fact, that is another theory she criticises alongside with hormonal determination of sexual behaviour and pair bonding. On the opposing avenue, Ridley holds a view contradictory to the attitudes of Lloyd and argues for evolutionary adaptation. He presents the “Emma-Bovary” theory because it links the three universal features of the mating system regarding females. The following report will elaborate on Lloyd’s criticism of the several theories posed on the evolution of female orgasm and highlights her alternate explanation. A plethora of different opinions on female orgasm had flourished prior to Lloyd, which essentially in time encouraged her to propose her perspective.
A Loss of Perspective: An Analysis of “Sex and Death and the Rational World of Defense Intellectuals.” In the essay, “Sex Death and the Rational World of Defense Intellectuals”, the writer, Carol Cohn, discusses her observations of the effects of language choice on thoughts and actions regarding the dangerous world of nuclear defense. The text explores the use of abstract language to mask the horrible consequences of nuclear war. While Cohn begins her essay by analyzing examples of this language of nuclear combat, she quickly becomes immersed in the world of defense jargon and losses the focus of the essay. The main rhetorical aim of this essay is unclear and shifts as the thesis of the essay changes. The use of ethos persuasion is observed extensively in the first half of the essay.
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. In the words of Catherine Besley, she mentioned that the cultural construction of subjectivity is one of the central issues for feminism (qtd. in Con Davis and Schleifer, 355). All women are feminists. However, it cannot be denied that women still experience the effects
The Seneca Falls Declaration and the Declaration of Independence are very similar in many ways. Elizabeth Stanton felt strongly about womens rights and how unfair they were compared to a males rights. She set up the first suffrage for the Sentiments on the Declaration of Independence. Stanton and her group wanted to prove to not only the men but to everyone that womens rights were completely unfair and there needed to be a change. A genius idea came to her and she decided that she would go off of the Declaration of Independence which was written about how Great Britain tried running our country and how they completely took advantage of us.
First, she points out an essay that she wrote previously in footnote three. “On Feminist Utopias” explains that feminist theory itself is inherently utopian. It pushes for equality among genders and offers three general ways in which this can happen: “an all-female society, a society of biological androgynies, and a genuinely egalitarian two-sex society” (243). She also describes how Frankenstein’s creation perpetuates the possibility of a world populated by maliciousness and monsters – a dystopian society. This essay is important to look at in conversation with the critical essay because it sheds light on Shelley’s vision of the socially unbalanced world she is attempting to depict through the
The most plausible reasoning for the Salem witch trials was that the women were trying to show social equality and they wanted to seek attention. The Salem Witch Trials was a product of women's. Lyle Koehler makes a point of this in his document, “A Search for Power: The Weaker Sex.” This source brings up the theory that the Salem Witch Trials were caused because of women's search for power equality. Lyle Koehler mentions in his article the fact that men were afraid of witches. They felt that the witches were superior to them and this brought up the question that who is superior gender wise.
Has SlutWalk has been successful, if so why or why not? I want to look at the cultural significance of the loaded word ‘slut’, and the effort for women to reclaim it. Is it helpful for women to be calling themselves sluts? There are other related cultural aspects including ‘slut shaming’ and ‘rape culture’ that will help me explore the cultural significance of the word slut and how it relates
ENWR-105-BX 18 November 2013 In the essay “Female Chauvinist Pigs” by Ariel Levy, the author argues that women participate in practices that are responsible for their oppression. Levy’s argument is that women participate in “raunch culture” as means of embracing sexism and exploitation toward the idea of gaining empowerment. While some woman like Sheila Nevins, feel empowered and liberated by aspects of raunch culture, other woman like Tyra Banks, co-producer of ANTM, is discussed in “Ghetto Bitches, China Dolls, and Cha Cha Divas” by Jennifer Pozner using racist stereotypes in order to gain power. The judges in the show say they try and promote inclusive beauty standards actually reinforce racial stereotypes. Women are willing to participate in practices that oppress them because they want power.
Enlightened Sexism in Girls “Feminism? Who needs feminism anymore? Aren't we, like, so done here?” This question, excerpted from the writings of Susan Douglas, defines the reality of a contemporary issue that is encroaching upon our culture, a culture that no longer sees feminism as a necessary force in society. That being said, Douglas posed the question as a kind of rhetorical refutation, challenging the notion that feminism has reached an appropriate expiration date on the grounds that "because women are now 'equal' and the battle is over and won, we are now free to embrace things we used to see as sexist.” She described this two-pronged idea as “Enlightened Sexism”, stemming from a highly distorted demographic of strong professional women in the media. She argues that this misrepresentation has caused the media illusion “that equality for girls and women is an accomplished fact when it isn't.” The misconception, Douglas writes, encourages young women to "focus the bulk of their time and energy on their appearance, pleasing men, being hot, competing with other women and shopping."
Steinem, Jane Fonda, and Robin Morgan, all women activists, were described as, “Rush Limbaugh’s use of the term ‘femi-nazi’ to describe radical feminists…in that they are proposing what Nazis and other totalitarian types like to do—to silence their opposition by government fiat” (Whittington). Through this quote found in a Yahoo article, the audience can see how Rush Limbaugh is against Steinem and the other women mentioned above, Fonda and Morgan. The reason why Rush Limbaugh was against these three women was because he believe they were ‘femi-nazis’ also known as women who are feminists that are hypocritical. Everybody is human and everybody makes mistakes and judges others without thinking about it. According to Limbaugh, Steinem was, “sex(ist)…(when she) once suggested men behave all the time like women who are PMSing” (Whittington).