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introduces the “traditional families” and also a homosexual couple’s family. Not only does the show introduces us to today's ideology of modern families but also the stereotypes and gender roles still applying. By using gender theory to analyze the sitcom Modern Family we can see how this show reinforces gender roles,the…

Japan. Although the similarities between Tomoe and Hangaku are strong and clear, the differences are clear as well. Tomoe Gozen and Hangaku Gozen are very similar. One way is that they both earned great respect. Both women have the title of Gozen which in Japan means that the bearer has a large amount of credit and respect. Another reason is the fact that both of them are…

Aristophanes constantly makes reference to gender roles that exist during 411 BC in ancient Greece. He demonstrates that at this time, men are clearly looked at as superior to women in all aspects of life and should generally be uncontrollable. However, he gives Lysistrata, and to some extent the other females, the opportunity to use sexuality as a source of power in order to reach their goals since women do not usually have any voice in society. The title character, as chief commander of the…

Not many of Shakespeare’s plays contain a female character in the lead role position. Therefore, when female characters have a prominent role in plays it is something to pay attention to. For instance, in Measure for Measure, Isabella’s character serves to break down the patriarchy by using their own constructs to emphasize how outrageous their ideas are. Isabella does this by falling into one of the three categories that the patriarchy says women belong to. In this society, women are either…

all of these obstacles in order to accomplish his task and unite the universe. The narrator clarifies within the first page of the book that all of the stories he is about to tell aren’t necessarily all his, but that everything is one story. The title of the book may seem confusing, but it is explained in a quote Estraven says to Ai while their making their journey across the frozen wasteland. “Light is the left hand of darkness and darkness the right hand of light. Two are one, life and…

her feelings on the modern day woman’s role in society at the time. In this short story, not only does Chopin use her own thoughts and experiences through the main character, but she also uses that same verbal irony she is oh so famous for incorporating into her stories.…

As the title indicates, the Legend should tell the stories of good women, unfortunately, the expectations of the readers may not be fulfilled, because the title does not quite agree with its content. Although, Chaucer briefly mentions about his good heroines, but more attention is given to men, presented them as false ones. The Legend…

society as we age. Through my continued love of Disney, especially into adulthood, I have noticed changes in the stories and in the character development between the older classic films and the modern day marvels. An example of this is how Aurora, the title character, from Sleeping Beauty has approximately twenty lines of dialogue in the entire film and is a static character, but more modern day Disney films show the “Princess” as the main character who goes through dramatic character…

From the beginning of “O Pioneers!” readers are shown a complete disregard, or reversal, of gender roles. Gender roles are highly discussed in American literature. Characters in “O Pioneers!” are not shamed for their gender reversals, Alexandra is actually seemed to be praised for being masculine. Alexandra is the character that the audience gets to see gender reversal in. Carl is also described differently than the stereotypical man. While Alexandra and Carl are the most prominent characters…

College can be some of the best years of your life, as a college student you you no longer have your parent’s rules to follow you can stay up as long as you like chores around the house are no longer a duty for you. You are given the beginnings of personal freedom; you can choose to go out and party or study for a test, or decide to skip class or hang out with your friends. There are many temptations throughout college and if you’re not careful those temptations can prove to be to much even for…