Found an article that links to the representation of women...
Are young women being conned into believing that sexualised behaviour is liberating? ... or are girls in reality being exploited by male chauvinists?
interesting debate..
You can quote Ariel Levy and her book 'Female Chauvinist Pigs' in the exam
 Feminist or foolhardy? We asked what you think |
That's the thesis behind a new book, called Female Chauvinist Pigs.
It argues that the trend among many young women for wearing sexy clothes, going to strip clubs or even taking up pole dancing is actually part of a gigantic con.
In reality, girls are being exploited by male chauvinists, according to the author Ariel Levy.
This morning on Breakfast:
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Forty years ago, being a "liberated" woman meant burning your bra; 30 years ago, it meant campaigning against Page Three girls.
Today, liberation is as likely to involve acquiring your own breast implants before heading for work as a "glamour" model.
 | What you told Breakfast  I really don't think it's anyone's business as to what women do and why they do it. I do pole dancing and I'm not being conned. I'm more confident with myself and my body and I've toned up quite considerably.  Melissa, Barnehurst  |
Shops have discovered that stationery with the Playboy bunny logo sells well to teenagers, even though they may never have heard of Hugh Heffner.
So, is it time for women to realise that the joke's on them? Are they doing the work of male chauvinist pigs for them?
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