Feminist Essay

Feminism describes a culture in which women, because they are women, are treated differently than men. Feminism shows that it is possible to change and achieve equality for all. It values moving towards an equal society; and consists of individuals and groups working to make personal and social changes to our culture. Feminism was a significant part of a woman’s life within the 1800’s to the 1990’s, as when the war started, women were challenged to take on traditionally male roles, upon return of the men, women were kicked out of their jobs and forced to once again take on the traditionally female roles. This was unfair and started the first feminist movement. Feminism was a significant part of a women’s life within the 1800’s to the 1990’s, but is it still relevant today? Feminism still has a place in contemporary society as the fight for equality is still needed within society. Australia has moved forward significantly in terms of equality; however other countries still face inequality every day. The ‘convicts and lunatics have no vote in parliament. Should all women be classes with these?’ suffragette propaganda poster created in 1910, is an example of the life of women in the 1800-1950’s, also known as the first wave. The use of text and costuming help show the first concerted movement working to reduce the women’s social and legal inequalities in the 19th century. The right to vote was a movement of the suffragettes. ‘Mona Lisa smile’, directed by Mike Williams, was created in 2003, however was based on the life of women in the 1950’s, the second wave. The use of shadowing helps to explore the gender roles of women, with the help of dialogue to show tradition vs change. ‘the new ‘f’ word’ poster, written by Madison and published on the 5th of November, is based on the third wave, the 1950’s to now.
Mona lisa smile is based on the life of a Wellesley girl in the 1950’s. Wellesley College is an all girls college, focused on tradition and forming good