Misogyny

Throughout literature history, many works have been cited as influential to literature and society. Works such as John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, and The Holy Bible are accredited as influential pieces of literature. These works have drastically changed today’s society. However, Alf Layla Wa-Layla’s The Thousand and One Nights is not thought of as influential literary piece. The revolutionary ideas this story conveys,…

Tracy Chevalier’s novel, Girl With a Pearl Earring, has very little basis in Vermeer’s masterpiece other than the same painter. Chevalier’s own internalized misogyny is evident in her use of archetypal female characters throughout this book, as well as her other works. Her personal bias influences the book so deeply, she refutes all historical fact in favor of rewriting the novels of the eighteenth century. Her complete lack of understanding of historical or artistic context and fact make her…

Misogyny is defined as the dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women, and has been experienced by women around the world. In medieval times, misogyny enabled men to have the dominion over their wives, which gave them the control over the land, money, house, and more importantly, their wife. Male dominance was acquired through money and the undoubted belief that they were superior to their wives. In fact, there were even laws that allowed husbands to beat their wives;…

paragraph the question of where are these independent, successful, happy women and why don’t we see them? (196). Norris also states a similar view and with that she explains how The Dead provides a great use for observing the question of femininity and misogyny (191). Aunt Julia and Kate are left to being described as “old” and “gossipy,” the first time around. Gabriel’s masculinity is insulted on many occasions throughout the story and in order to counteract that, he—Joyce, does the same…

I have chosen to study if rap and hip-hop lyrics glorify and promote misogyny and violence in teenagers as well as adults. The proposed research question for this study is; “Do Rap and Hip-Hop Lyrics Promote Violence and Misogyny?” It is an important issue in our society when taking into account how many people listen to rap and hip-hop music, and whether it could potentially be a negative influence on our society’s adolescent teenagers. The effects this music could possibly have on youth could…

In the past few centuries, feminists have taken it upon themselves to combat the misogyny and sexism women face by speaking up through any form, including poetry. They have touched on subjects such as women embracing their sexuality, the acknowledgement of the intersectionality of cultural identities, and the objectification and commodification of women. Poetry can be used to make political statements, so it should not be surprising that women would use the art form to voice their opposition to…

Their Eyes Were Watching God, one of the most influential novels to come out of the Harlem Renaissance, plays a crucial role in revealing the deep-rooted issue of misogyny during the era. As the protagonist, Janie Crawford, navigates the complexities of her three marriages, Zora Neale Hurston delves into the core of human emotion to develop Janie’s character throughout the novel. As Janie witnesses the deaths of her three marriages, she is transformed from a silenced wife to an icon of feminism;…

When it comes to Hip-hop, it seems that no subject is off limits. However, in these modern times, religious references are rare in this genre of music. Hip-hop music is often criticized for its provocative lyrics of misogyny and materialism. Despite that several mainstream rappers have released songs about societal issues they see. In addition, Jay Z seems to agree in his article, “Politics as Usual’’, where he makes it clear that Hip-hop “was hugely influential in making our slice of America…

Sexism and misogyny in Theater There are plenty of women who produce, direct, design sets and act in theatrical productions, however they did not always have these opportunities. “Women’s parts were played by men until the late 1700’s. When women did get the chance to perform in the United States, actresses were often seen as fallen or disgraced women because respectable women were not supposed to engage in public activity” (Matthews, 315). Examples of sexism in theatric productions include,…

A Pretty Face The Victorian era’s heavily influential patriarchal standpoint became the basis of the misogyny seen during this time. Men would often regard the women as nothing more than second class citizens and even as their own property- these views only attributed to the sentiments and feelings they had towards them. If ever women should seek a voice in that society men would take immediate action to force them into uncomfortable situations as they did not perceive women as actually…