Germaine Greer‚ born on the 29th of January 1939‚ is an Australian Academic‚ journalist and schooler of early Modern English literature. She is well known for being a significant figure in late 20th century feminism. She is also easily Australia’s most famous feminist. Greer was born in Melbourne in 1939 and grew up in Mentone‚ her father was a newspaper rep’ who served in the wartime Royal Australian Air Force. She went to a private convent school‚ Star of the Sea College‚ in Gardenvale. In 1956
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GERMAINE GREER “Yet if a woman never lets herself go‚ how will she ever know how far she might have got? If she never takes off her high-heeled shoes‚ how will she ever know how far she could walk or how fast she could run?” This is a quote from Germaine Greer‚ an Australian born woman‚ who was one of the most prominent figures of the women’s liberation movement in a post war Australian society. She provided a voice and allowed for many people to hear about the cause and realise they are also
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GERMAIN GREER HAD NO FEAR In the early 1970s‚ a woman’s role in society was still set by male expectations. While women were expected to work and be educated‚ it was considered more important that they marry and become housewives. Women were also paid less than men for the same work‚ and denied many opportunities because they were women. In 1970‚ Australian-born author Germaine Greer wrote The Female Eunuch‚ a book that challenged a woman’s traditional role in society‚ and provided an important
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does the writer explore their thoughts and feelings through identity? Germaine Greer talks about ‘demands’ that are made upon women to change their bodies in order to look pleasing to the eyes of others. This idea that women should look a certain way and that there is only one right way. She explores the women of both the working class and the middle class and the way they struggle for identity through appearance. Greer explores her thoughts and feelings though identity by the use of language
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prominent advocate of women’s liberation‚ as well as being widely recognized for her controversial opinions on different topics Germaine Greer is an academic‚ writer‚ feminist and broadcaster. For more than thirty years‚ Greer’s work and opinion remain an important source of knowledge for present generations. The focus of this essay will be on presenting a biography of Germaine Greer showing place of birth‚ studying achievements‚ books published and other works. Secondly‚ one aspect of her work as feminist
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Eman Almatrood 201102619 Written communication Argumentative Essay WORKING MOTHERS These days there are a lot of women working outside the house‚ which can affect many people positively or negatively. The Australian feminist Germaine Greer said in one of her interviews‚ “Most women still need a room of their own‚ and the only way to find it may be outside their own homes.” The working mother can affect the family in positive way‚ where her children learn how to be independent
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Working Mothers have Positive Effects on the Family Nowadays‚ more and more women work outside the home‚ which affects many people positively or negatively. Germaine Greer‚ the Australian feminist‚ said‚ “Most women still need a room of their own and the only way to find it may be outside their own homes.” If it is true‚ can it be done without having a negative effect on the family? One point in favour of mothers working is that their children often learn to be independent from an early age‚
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The Female of the Species is written by Joanna Murray-Smith‚ and directed by Kate Cherry. The plot is inspired by an incident in 200 when feminist author Germaine Greer was held captive in her own home by a mentally unstable student. The play manipulates dramatic elements‚ particularly tension‚ symbols‚ and mood to create dramatic meaning. ”Tension is the force which drives a drama. It is said to be the most important element‚ and no drama exists without some form of tension.” (Haseman et al‚
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This began to change with the rise of second wave feminist movement which focused in equality for women. Politics Prior to 1945‚ women had limited voices to discuss issues of equality in the political arena. This changed as feminists such as Germaine Greer wrote and encouraged women to be politically active. The Women’s Electoral Lobby formed in 1972 which lobbied for childcare and maternity leave. In 1975‚ the Whitlam Government elected women’s representative; Elizabeth Reid to address women’s
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It was a long trek from Greer’s crash site to the landmark that his computer had set for him. A normal‚ long stride that Greer had grown accustomed to was severely inhibited due to the fact that the snow he trudged through was knee deep; and it only served to annoy him. The annoyance further compiled by the rubbing of the flare gun against his leg. It was bulky and heavy‚ and‚ to be honest with himself‚ wouldn’t do a damn bit of good against any enemy. Therefore‚ onward he walked. The little blip
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