Points Adichie makes on the meaning of the term ‘feminism’ and its relevance: She was first exposed to the word ‘feminist’ as an insult used against her The word ‘feminist’ is interpreted in many different ways Some of the differences are personal interpretations and others are cultural differences Feminism is often perceived as a ‘hate for men’ The biological difference in men and women are no longer significant as they were in our hunter gatherer […]
Month: March 2020
New York Times Youth Political Cartoon Competition – Analysis
In this cartoon we can see a grown man hitting a Juul, sitting next to a young boy, presumably his son, who has thrown aside his toys and is also smoking a Juul. The cartoon may be trying to highlight the way that vape products are being targeted towards younger kids, especially through enticing ads and product placement. This is reflected in the scene as the sign in the background advertising ‘pre-k registration’ is […]
The World’s Wife Overview – Carol Ann Duffy
The World’s Wife by Carol Ann Duffy is a collection of poems that ironically alludes to well known stories from mythological tales, the Bible and pop culture, in a modern context. Duffy explores the expectation of men to be dominant and impermeable, and of women to be submissive and faithful, through a largely under represented female voice.