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Gender, race, and class in The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter
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Gender, race, and class in The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter

The feminist philosophical theories of bell hooks on consciousness-raising are significant in analyzing the themes of gender within the 1980 film, The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter. Media such as this film portrays gender and feminism in many different perspectives. While the media in the 1940s depicted women working in the home or...

Peering Through the Curtains of Intersectionality Into Baz Luhrmann’s Film, Moulin Rouge: A Complex Tapestry
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Peering Through the Curtains of Intersectionality Into Baz Luhrmann’s Film, Moulin Rouge: A Complex Tapestry

Photo by Karina lago on Unsplash The Moulin Rouge (est. 1889) is a place of magic, where one can be met with various identities and backstories. This significant piece of French history was transformed into an artistic rendition of a musical romantic drama film in 2001, with Australian Director Baz Luhrmann running the show. The...

Gendered Categories in Award Shows: How Should Gender Non-Conforming People be Recognized and Celebrated for Their Work on Screen?
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Gendered Categories in Award Shows: How Should Gender Non-Conforming People be Recognized and Celebrated for Their Work on Screen?

Photo by Sung Jin Cho on Unsplash Recently, Bella Ramsey (they/them) was nominated for an Emmy,  increasing the discussion on gender-neutral award show nominations. Current award shows include male and female categories, yet non-binary and gender non-conforming people aren’t recognized within these separations.  Bella Ramsey responded to this issue stating, “I don’t want the limitations...