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Critical Theory of Feminism
Corrina Farho
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Feminist Lense States that women are put in gender specific roles
Often misogynist view Focuses on the oppression of women
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Origin: Waves of Feminism
First Wave 1700s-early 1900s Women’s suffrage movement, passed 19th amendment (voting) Second Wave Early 1960s-late 1970s Equal working conditions during WWII Third Wave Early 1990s-present Redefined beauty, womanhood, gender, sexuality, femininity, and masculinity
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Benefits Equality Work Treatment Freedom of Expression
In sexuality, race, and religion Ability to vote
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Potential Problems Women want to take the roles of men biologically
Seeking female partners Women do not want responsibilities men take on Military drafting Misandry (misogyny for men)
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Paper Bag Princess Princess whose prince gets taken away
Dragon burns down castle Princess’s clothes are burnt, except a paper bag Wears paper bag and saves prince from dragon Prince insults her looks She compliments his prince qualities but calls him a bum
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Paper Bag Princess Altered Meaning
A female can take ownership of male roles A female can dress, look, and say what she want ie: Paper bag, disheveled hair Called prince a bum A female can make decisions for herself
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