Women 's Roles Over Time

During the 1890s, Thomas Edison, a worldly known inventor invented a new technological creation that stunned and mesmerized anybody that viewed it, moving pictures, otherwise known as movies. Just by cycling through a long strip of tiny subsequent photographs on a projection machine, the speed of the machine coincided with the sequentialism of the pictures to create the illusion of fluent motion, creating the first of what society knows movies to be today. This new innovation sparked a new desire for imagination and creativity, and created a platform that allowed the deepest imaginations of the mind to utilize and display on screen. The transition from silent film to talkies, otherwise known as sound film, opened up new doors of cinematography and composing, and allowed works of art to be seen and heard identically globally.

The social role and stature of women has been an eternal topic. In an age when the images of women were expected to be associated with marriage, motherhood, and domestic matters, few Americans could have thought of a young woman from an upper-middle class family would pursue professional study of art in Europe in the late nineteenth century. Yet, praises and critics both fall on the young artist, Mary Cassatt (1844 - 1926). In this paper, I will show how two historians contrast about the their views of this feminine artist, as well as their methodological approaches.

The movies have always worked at staying current with or lead the times in which they are made. One way films accomplish this is by highlighting social tensions or cultural trends. These ideas are not new, and as the culture changes the movies we view and are interested in, change also. One trend that we have seen develop since the end of the second world war is the change in how women characters are portrayed. From grasping unnatural roles to powerful leaders of their families, women have shown that they have what it takes to survive in a man's world.

In Nicholas Barber’s article “Clara Bow: The Original ‘It Girl’”, he explains how Bow’s embodiment of the 1920s flapper girl led to her rise as a role model to the women that went to the cinema, a new concept that enforced the notion of female liberation and freedom (Barber 1). Bow inspired women to follow the trend of the new modern woman both on and off screen, as her cinematic image reflected her actual image in that it was truly a direct product of the trends of the

World war II brought with it strict rationing. Food rationing began in January 1940, clothing rationing in June 1941, and soap rationing in February of the next year. ‘Come in and have a both rather than a drink, is the new social gesture’- Vogue at the height of the blitz. Hair washing became a luxury. The magazine recommended once “every ten days for greasy heads, every three weeks for dry ones”, and when Marlene Dietrich travelled to entertain US troops, she brought with her three months worth of dry shampoo. Cosmetics weren't rationed, but might as well have been. Britain saw a 75% decrease on pre war cosmetic output. Metal was needed for armaments, petroleum and alcohol amongst other essential base cosmetic ingredients were needed for wartime products such as foot powder, camo makeup, and anti-gas ointment (see images 3, 4). Gala manufactured lipstick refills: “rescue those old lipstick cases”, “saves money, saves metal, helps win the war, and helps you

Over the past decades, gender roles and family relations have changed, specifically in marriage and in family relations. Men and women now have equal rights, which means women can work at any job they would like, have a right to vote, and do not have to live under any rule of their family. Back in 1450-2000 circa people would live under very tight ruling where you either follow the rules or die.There were a few similarities as well as differences during this time in Western Europe and the Middle East.

The idea of separate sexes has been around since humans began constructing civilizations and has progressively worsened over time. The world has mostly consisted of patriarchal institutions since then and has oppressed women in the sense that they are less than men in status and civility. Because of this women are forced to take on specific roles in society, many of those roles being; taking care of the homestead, children and being dainty and quiet. “A son in all sorts of trouble finally seeks out his father for advice during a particularly bad crisis. But when he finds his father wearing an apron while washing dishes in the kitchen, the son recoils in disgust.” “The parents of an 18-year-old girl describe their fear that their daughter will be an old maid because she is so terribly bright and independent. They decide that the mother will have a “talk with her”” [CHANGING GENDER NORMS Barbara Eliman and Morris Taggart] This idea is brought to light in the novel A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. In the series, Arya, daughter of Lord Eddard Stark has grown up along with her brothers who trained in the art of swordplay and her sister who was training to become a lady. Despite constant reprimanding, Arya dejected the idea of becoming a lady and aspired to become a knight alongside her brothers. She is mocked throughout the story for her “boyish” manner. She is outstandingly encouraged by her father to pursue what she wants regardless of what is seen as socially

The role of women have changed drastically throughout history. Women have had the opportunity to change their lives and live in their light and not the shadows of men. Between 1800 and 2000, women and young ladies have been treated completely different, however, there are similarities in the way women have been brought up.

Throughout the course of history, women have widely been relegated to a position inferior to their male counterparts. Mothers, wives, caretakers of domestic life—they were expected to fill these roles and fully devote themselves to the men in their lives, all the while not considered equal to them, but rather man 's property to care for; however, in recent centuries, the status quo has started to change. As an increasing number of women sought equality among the sexes and the realization of their worth as individuals, the role of women in society adjusted to expand beyond traditional notions. While their position in the world remains unclear, it certainly continues to be questioned and challenged by millions of people around the world.

Cinefeminism has proved that women’s role in cinematography can not be overestimated as it carries cultural heritage regarding women’s right and position in society acquired through many years which serve as a foundation for socialization for future generations.

My topic choice for this assignment is Women’s Roles Then and Now. My paper will be a script focusing on the roles women should play in society. I have chosen two notable women, one each from the 18th century and 19th century. Both women had backgrounds in slavery, one as a slave and the other as an abolitionist. During the 18th century Phyllis Wheatley was a slave before she started writing poetry. Harriet Beecher Stowe, was a 19th century writer who was against slavery. I wrote about both women because it seems that their lives are comparable to what I want to write about in this assignment. Biographical Information for each Woman

Time changes multiple aspects of everyday life, such as; technology, food, clothing, styles, and most importantly, the equality of men and women. Women have always taken over the role of housekeeping and taking care of the children, while the men go out to hunt and provide for the family. Although, times have changed, in the modern day women can go out and accomplish what a man can do. In the book, The Iliad, the women are viewed as not important, they are not the main characters and most of the time do not get a voice. Veronica Roth transgresses these boundaries in her novel Divergent. Tris, the main character, is a female who goes out and conquers the same activities as men. Between the two novels it is obvious they have similarities and differences like; the similarity of being influential, the difference of equality, and of their roles in the stories.

While doing my research I have found many articles on the history of female film

evidence of the changing roles of female involvement within terrorist organisations along with increasing numbers of female Islamic terrorists (Bakkers & de Leede, 2015; Lavina, 2015).

Later in the decade, more films were made from an actual woman’s point of view, rather than the way a man might perceive or see a woman. Alice