The Cyclical Nature of Racism and Sexism The concepts of racism and sexism have been prominent for years, especially during the early 20th century. The divide between color and gender can be a never ending orbit, repeating itself in many different ways. In today’s society, this wedge is seen within the education of women in impoverished countries. In the film The Color Purple, the protagonist Celie is unable to attend a school for education. The cyclical nature of racism and sexism in the film can be recognized through the characters Celie, Sophia, and Mister. The main character Celie is a physical representation of the effects of the cyclical nature of sexism. From a young age, Celie was a victim of physical and sexual abuse by her father.
