Category: Feminism

  • Decolonizing Feminism: Reproductive Violence in Canada

    The author of the article Decolonizing feminism: From reproductive abuse to reproductive justice examines reproductive violence against Indigenous women in Canada. In particular, Stote ( 2017) investigates such phenomena as forced sterilization, abusive abortions, and the promotion of birth control for population control ends (p. 111). The author uses the decolonial and intersectional approach to…

  • Transcendentalism and the Feminist Movement

    Table of Contents Introduction History Transcendentalism The Feminist Movement Comparison Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Transcendentalism was a concept that led to a movement that had the same name in the 1920s and 1930s. This interest group has roots in various parts of the world, including the United States. The assembly arose from the desire of…

  • Madonna and Feminism in Her Songs and Everyday Life

    This essay is centered around the famous singer Madonna and feminism in her artistry and activism. Read it and learn about Madonna feminism and its influence on society. Table of Contents Introduction Background Information Madonna: Feminism Contribution Madonna Feminist Songs & Music Videos Criticism Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Gender is one of the most influential…

  • The Salt of the Earth: Feminist Criticism and Gender Studies

    Introduction Salt of the Earth is a 1954 film directed by Herbert Biberman. The movie was created by Hollywoods blacklisted filmmakers, with the participation of a large number of non-professional artists. This acutely social film did not have the right opportunity to gain public recognition for a long time due to its bold ahead of…

  • The Influence of A. Gentileschis Self-Portraits on Early Feminist History

    Introduction The emergence of feminism was accompanied or, as it is often said, provoked by certain trends in art. One of the most famous painters, who supporters of this movement refer to, is Artemisia Gentileschi. Her revolutionary works attract attention and inspire thousands of people. Along with that, Artemisias biography serves as an example of…

  • Artemisia Gentileschis Art and Feminist Impact

    Table of Contents Background of Artemisia Gentileschi Career in Painting Impact on the Field of Art References Artemisia Gentileschi is regarded as one of the most prolific artist of the seventeenth century at a time when women were stigmatized and considered incapable of practicing any form of art. During her time, painting was a prestigious…

  • Artemisia Gentileschis Self-Portraits in Feminism

    Introduction The art of the Renaissance is often considered to have the most recognizable pieces and artists. However, the list of Renaissance painters, sculptors, and architects is dominated by men and their creations. Only a handful of women of the Renaissance period gained some recognition. One of these women is Artemisia Gentileschi, a Renaissance painter…

  • Artemisia Gentileschi Influence on Feminist History

    Table of Contents Introduction The Analysis of Artemisias Art The First Feminist Female Artist Conclusion References Introduction Artemisia Gentileschi is a famous artist of the Baroque period. Her works are the topic for various debates. While some art experts and historians recognize her talent and professionalism, other specialists consider Artemisia as a mediocre painter. However,…

  • Feminist Ideas of Frida Kahlo and Amrita Sher-Gil

    Feminist ideas have significantly varied throughout their history due to differences in socio-cultural experience and individual capacities. Western currents are usually more expressed than Eastern ones since the development of civilization has followed different paths. Feminist narratives are found in painting, and the representatives of these currents are the artists Frida Kahlo and Amrita Sher-Gil.…

  • Artemisia Gentileschi and Her Feminist Impact

    Table of Contents Introduction Background of Artemisia Gentileschi Career in Painting Impact on the Field of Art Impact on the Development of Early Feminist Movement References Introduction Artemisia Gentileschi is regarded as one of the most prolific artists of the seventeenth century at a time when women were stigmatized and considered incapable of practicing any…