This article is from the New York Times and can relate to the topic of feminism that we have covered in our course so far. I found this article very interesting because it reminded me of the question of Lady Gaga, Madonna and the roles of feminists in todays society.
The article talks about women in society and and pop culture. It mentions that women used to be considered either "slut" or wife. They are one or the other. Today women can be "sex, brainy, fliry, whitty" and they can be all in one. From Cleopatra to Angelina Jolie the media has been able to create women who are sexy and classy yet adventurous and dangerous. Another example in todays culture of a women who can be both premiscuous and classy is seen in the new movie "Black Swan." Natalie Portman portrays a "whore" as the black Swan and and angelic white swahn as well. It is interesting to read how the media and pop culture can transform a women into a character fused with different roles and personalities.
Link: Pop Culture Creates New Heroines
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