English women writers

House on Mango Street: The development of a Hispanic Women’s Sexuality Chicana feminist took shape during the late 1960s. Chicana feminism stemmed from women not being able to voice their opinion in the male-oriented Chicano movement. During this time, Chicanas demanded access to education as well as social, political, and economic opportunities. Women of Mexican descent were typically silenced by the voices of the men. This made it difficult for them to speak out about the oppression they…

In Biddeford there have been women that were well- known in many different ways, from a journalist, to mayors, to a woman who created a women's association in Biddeford. Although this person may not have done any of these things or is the most famous or well known woman in Biddeford history, she is someone I have looked up to every single day since I was born, my mom, Kerry Mariello. Although she didn't have as large impact on Biddeford history with her actions as others, she is just as…

Curley’s wife is presented as a provocative young woman, described as a “tart”, who is seen as a danger to the men as she is married and if they are caught having a relationship with her they will be “canned”. We first meet her character in the men’s bunk house. She is described as dressed in all red, with “rouged lips”, “red mules” and “red ostrich feathers”, the colour symbolism of the colour red adds to the idea that she’s a danger to the men. She is described as having a teasing personality…

can call your own, feeling like you belong to something, that’s what everyone wants, right? Whether in a new country, or the country you’ve grown up in, it can be very difficult develop a sense of belonging. As we find out from three different women, finding your identity in these situations…

was not intended, although it is happening more and more. In today’s society young girls feel pressured into having to worry about their body, personal image, and relationships; targeting creates an illusion for teens that they should act older. Women struggle with the aspect of comparing one another, so young girls struggle with it too. Majority of everything in a little girl’s life consist of a cookie cutter figure such as Barbie’s, Polly Pockets, and princesses on movies. All of the…

Megan Mincey is a versatile actress, model and philanthropist. Megan Mincey was born in Hinesville, Georgia, on April 2nd, 1986. She was raised outside of Brunswick on the Georgia coast. Very early on in life she developed a love for the arts, entertaining, and especially theater. Mincey was born the eldest of four and a natural performer; her father, Will, worked as a IT Specialist and served in the Air National Guard while her mother, Perry, owned a construction company. As a child, Megan’s…

were surveyed on a variety of topics as they aged. By the time the participants reached ages 23-25, a shocking 10.5% of women had reported using laxatives to lose weight and about 12% of the men had reported using muscle building products (Klass, Perri). The reason for this large number is because of the media's everlasting portrayal of the "perfect body" in both young men and women, this may force a person to abuse drugs to attain or reach this peak physical condition. Because of the effects…

past from the present. Blue Beard has money, luxurious houses, and throws amazing parties but his secrets are what keep him ugly and lonely until his next victim decides to take a chance on the blue, yet charming man. Blue Beard is hideous to most women, so it is interesting…

Sexual Objectification of Women If a woman today is asked if she has ever felt uncomfortable due to an unwanted compliment from a man, she will probably say yes. If a woman is asked if she would rather have the body of Kate Upton than her own, she will probably say yes. If a woman is asked if she has ever tried to lose weight or considered reconstructive surgery to get closer to an ideal body, she will probably say yes. These are all examples of sexual objectification and potential…

social media, on YouTube , on television and in newspapers. Advertisements are there to sell a product or an idea. Most advertisements use sex and objectify women to sell their product. Brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Axe will use anything from nudity to sexual innuendos in their ads. Axe, a well known men’s body spray, has shown images of women tackling, chasing and even licking men. Ads like these are becoming more prominent than ever before. However, in the past ten years we have seen…