Jessica Valenti's novel entitled " Full Frontal Feminsim" humourosly addresses issues that young women as well as the feminist movement itself, faces in today's modern society. Valentini discusses three issues in the first section (chapters 1-4) : the -anti myth feminism is steroetyped with, the conflicting messages society sends about sexuality, and on a more serious note sexual harrassment/rape. Feminism is usually characterized with the word anti, "anti-sex, anti-men, anti-everything." and feminsits are generally thought to be ugly or lesbians. Well according to Valenti femism isn't all about the antis but rather about makings ones life better, feeling good about yourself and as defined in the dictionary the "belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes". Valenti also comments on society's message and portrayal of women sexuality. Society says to be sexy but remain virginal, wear revelaing clothes but not so revealing you look like a hooker. These mixed messages confuse young women and often leave them with a warped view of sexuality. The last subject dscussed in this section is how women are often blamed for rape due to wardrobe(skirts, etc.-), aleged flirting, and not being aware of their surroundings. The phrase commonly used in these instances is"she should have known better". All three issues in the first section of the book greatly effect the modern day woman and feminism gives a new look and solution to the problems that more often than not leaves tthe inidvidual happy.
Tone: Humouros/Informative
Rhetorical Devices: Logical appeals-statistices, laws,and quotes
Humor
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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