Word: traditionalã
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Dates: during 2001-2001
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...lesbians. Though it seems odd that such derogatory images should be used in a film that is a celebration of being a lesbian, the juxtaposition of these divergent images is a stark, but very effective, contrast. In doing so, Hammer challenges the “traditional?? notions of lesbians as being “butch” and “she-males.” Overall, History Lessons is a compelling, sometimes offensive, but always unpredictable journey into the roots of lesbianism back as far as the 19th century...
...considered myself a feminist. But suddenly, the pieces have fallen into place, and I see all around me examples of subtle and overt efforts to undermine women and preserve a tradition of male domination. The relationship between pornography, gendered marketing and the social pressure to assume “traditional?? gender roles on the one hand, and sexual violence, the glass ceiling, domestic violence and workplace harassment on the other, is stark and clear. The objectification of women is the first step in their disempowerment and ultimately their abuse...