...untalked about topic, their vaginas. She heard interesting stories, funny stories, sad stories and more about vaginas. She then encompassed them into monologues that have been performed around the world bringing awareness to women about their sexuality, pain, happiness and own bodies. This book is used by feminist to promote self love but is also controversial to many feminist who feel as though the book reduces women to just what is between their legs. One such monoloque to bring about...
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...fills the eye with their beauty and uniqueness, but in turn, can be destroyed with a simple gust of wind. Strong social problems like racism and rape are among the causes of the destruction of the absence of evil, innocence. Myop is a girl who plays the protagonist role in the story The Flowers. This story was written by Alice Walker. This story is a vivid example of the consequences of racism and how it can affect the life of an innocent girl. In addition to racism, rape is another compelling reason that destroys innocence and leaves marked the history of any person subject to this abuse (White). The story "The Answer Is No" by Naguib Mahfouz tells how a rape victim can be marked forever. Children are the first victims when we speak of racism and rape because they lack the means to defend themselves. They are easy prey for people without a soul with any clear sense of decency and humanity (Crosson-Tower). Racism has become the flagship of empires and nations, to justify their anger against those who are different. The changes we have recently experienced worldwide, this new era of globalization has meant that entire towns revive feelings of nationalism, unfortunately the wrong way. Because of its ambitious leaders with power, these feelings of nationalism have been driven by anger, hatred, intolerance and violence (Dain). The Flowers story is about a girl who is a victim of racism indirectly. Myop is a happy girl, who likes all children, lived without worries and who was happy playing...
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...Her incredulous reading is not part of popular consensus, but she feels this is an obvious case of someone flirting in order to possibly marry an heir to the throne. It’s an imaginative take on the story that reconfirms the “blame the victim mentality” even in modern cases of rape. There are many interpretations of Tamar’s story that choose to forensically examine the Hebrew. Others have simply said that it is simply part of a succession tale. David was cursed for his actions with Bathsheba, and here is one of the consequences (Laffey 123). How are we to read it? “Who would want to marry one’s rapist, especially under the circumstances as they are here described? Yet not to do so meant an even worse fate. The culture from which Tamar’s character emerges gives her no choice. To the extent that the text is interpreted from either a historical or literary perspective, the horror of the victimization of women is trivialized. Interpreters are quick to point out that the rape is avenged—Absalom later kills Amnon. These...
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...his home country must have left an impression on him. It is such a great read because among many other themes such as betrayal, redemption, bullying, inhumanities of revolution, discrimination, loyalty, hypocrisy, horrors of rapes etc. the main focus of this story is of a man who is haunted by his past demons. We see in some of the opening lines of the novel, “I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975… That was a long time ago, but it’s wrong what they say about the past, I’ve learned, about how you can bury it. Because the past claws its way out.” These opening lines gets the ball rolling on what is to come and to be expected from the story, of possibly an aged man who is looking back at the past and justifying how it has made him the way that he is to date. The setting vividly takes place in the disorderly country of Kabul, Afghanistan in the 20th century. Hosseini, through the character of Amir, does an excellent job describing the chaotic setting in contrast to any other parts of the western world such as Europe or North America. In this research paper I’ll be focusing on the following contents; plot summary, major character analysis, themes, motifs and the conclusion. Plot summary: The story starts off with Amir...
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...has elapsed since the various depictions of rape in the Hebrew Bible were transcribed, perhaps the earliest recorded. The subject is still a difficult one which continues to confront notions of an ideal and just world. How else would sexual violence come to be known as a ‘culture’? Sadly, it was not until the 12th-century Codex of Gratian that a clear distinction was made between abduction and rape, with the latter defined as "forced sexual intercourse". At...
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...rapist. There is also a female movement going on against feminism as one of the quotes are ‘’I love men and their values’’, which as they mean that feminism is to destroy men and make women the supreme. In the short story ‘’Tearing’’ by Marcia Blumenthal tells a story about a young woman who gets raped by one of her housemates. The young woman didn’t tell the crime to the police, because she knew that the police wouldn’t believe her, as the man who raped her was a white male. She even writes that if the man wasn’t black or from another color, the police would never believe her. Feminism is against rape whether female or male who raped. Feminism is clearly about sending out the message that rape should be reported to the police no matter what, but women are still scared of reporting it as they feel that it was them who did wrong or they’re afraid that no one would believe them and it would cause them big problems, as in the short story, were the young woman would not report the rape as she knew no one would believe her. In this case, this young woman should have gotten help from feminism to solve her problems as rape can lead to suicide and, in some cases, the chance of getting raped again. The young woman should have got her rights and she should have been treated differently. As in the end of the short story one of the men, who heard her story says ‘’ Is that it?’’ as if the rape didn’t even matter. That a young woman were used even when she said...
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...Andrea Irvin poignantly states in her article, "I love allowing students to explore characters and their motives vicariously through the stories we study in class, and I hope by doing so that students learn something about their own character in the process" (57). She clearly has a passion and dedication to teaching character development in the classroom. While Irvin wrote about Jeanette Wall's memoir The Glass Castle, it is interesting to note how Sebold's memoir Lucky similarly reveals "inner strength and determination" and manages to show how a person can "persevere in the face of obstacles." Facing her fears, surrounding herself with supportive people, and seeking justice despite difficulties are lessons we all can learn from. First of...
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...streets and being boys. Amir’s father (who is generally referred to as Baba, "daddy", throughout the book) loves both the boys, but seems critical of Amir for not being manly enough. Amir also fears his father blames him for his mother’s death during childbirth. However, he has a kind father figure in the form of Rahim Khan, Baba’s friend, who understands Amir better, and is supportive of his interest in writing stories. Assef, a notoriously mean and violent older boy with sadistic tendencies, blames Amir for socializing with a Hazara, according to Assef an inferior race that should only live in Hazarajat. He prepares to attack Amir with his steel knuckles, but Hassan bravely stands up to him, threatening to shoot Assef in the eye with his slingshot. Assef and his henchmen back off, but Assef says he will take revenge. Hassan is a successful "kite runner" for Amir, knowing where the kite will land without even watching it. One triumphant day, Amir wins the local tournament, and finally Baba's praise. Hassan goes to run the last cut kite, a great trophy, for Amir saying "For you, a thousand times over." Unfortunately, Hassan runs into Assef and his two henchmen. Hassan refuses to give up Amir's kite, so Assef exacts his revenge, assaulting and raping him. Wondering why Hassan is taking so long, Amir searches for Hassan and hides when he hears Assef's voice. He witnesses the rape but is too scared to help him. Afterwards, for some time Hassan and Amir keep a distance from each other...
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...Great Sept, next to the dead body of their first born son, Jaime Lannister rapes his sister, the mother of his three children. Immediately after this scene aired, fans were at their keyboards crying foul. Jaime Lannister would never! That’s not how it happened in the book! How could they? I had waited anxiously for that scene. In the books, it was the first time Jaime and Cersei were reunited since he went off to war. It was an emotional, passionate, and bloody (period sex, fuck yeah) reunion. I assumed it wouldn’t happen since Jaime returned early on the show’s timeline and their reunion was less than enthusiastic. I was wary when they revealed that Jaime has been back for two weeks on the show’s timeline and they still hadn’t had sex. In the books, they were fucking within a matter of minutes. “Hurry,” she was whispering now, “quickly, quickly, now, do it now, do me now. JaimeJaime Jaime.” Her hands helped guide him.“Yes,” Cersei said as he thrust, “my brother, sweet brother, yes, like that, yes, I have you, you’re home now, you’re home now, you’re home.” She kissed his ear and stroked his short bristly hair. Jaime lost himself in her flesh. He could feel Cersei’s heart beating in time with his own, and the wetness of blood and seed where they were joined. Imagine my surprise when Jaime shows up to visit Cersei in the Sept then. Excitement stole through me. They were going to be true to the story after all. This would be their reconciliation, their grief would bring them...
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...dating for a couple of months, accused him of domestic violence. She told police that he kicked down the bedroom door of their home, pushed her against the wall, and chocked her. He denied all charges and attempted to tell his side of the story but his version of the event did not matter, only hers. After four long hard months, Cunningham charges were dropped because they later learned the accuser made everything up. By then, Cunningham entire life was over, his career and his reputation was ruined and the accuser was never...
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...| Facing Both Sides of the Problem: Rehabilitating the Rapist | | | Tamara S. RogersLiberty University PACO 625 B01 Healthy SexualityDr. John Thomas | 01/292015 | | Part I: Focus of Case Study Rape is such a heinous crime that lingers in the psyche of the victim long after the physical evidence is gone that it is no wondering why much attention is focused on the healing and resilience of the victim. The most attention the offender receives in a mug shot in the media and news of their court date, verdict, and sentencing aired. This is only facing half of this world wide atrocity. This case study will focus on a male that has been convicted of the rape felony and the counseling approach used to hopefully help him identify the causes of his behavior and transform his way of thinking, coping, and behavior towards the opposite sex so that he can move forward in life as a positive, well-functioning citizen. The history of Ned. Ned is a 20 year old college student of the University of Georgia. He was born to a single mother who was an alcoholic prostitute and an unknown father. Often times, Ned was left alone to fend for himself. Beginning at 13, though he lived in poverty Ned was referred to by his teachers as intellectually gifted and a star athlete by coaches. Being a handsome young man, when money became scarce, his mother began to sell him to the highest female bidder. Ned was forced to commit lewd sexually acts for women patrons; some being...
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...Colleen Stablein Section 22 Book Report Harper Lees’ novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is an inspiring, lesson filled story of two children who spend their free time spying on a very reclusive and mysterious neighbor, while their father defends a black man against rape charges. The story takes place in the 1930’s, in a very small town in Alabama, called Maycomb. Atticus Finch, a widower, raises his two children Scout and Jem Finch by himself. They live in a very close-knit town but one neighbor, Boo Radley, seems to puzzle the children because of the fact that he never leaves the house. At the beginning of the book, the children begin a long and obsessive quest to lure Boo outside. For three years, the children try countless different ideas to try to see Boo Radley, until they finally do when he saves them from death at the end of the book. During the three years that the children are committed to this mission, their father is the lawyer of Tom Robinson, a black man, who is being accused of raping and beating a white woman. Atticus, Scout, and Jem face lots of racial slurs and insults because of Atticus’ role in the trial. Tom ends up being convicted of rape, even though Atticus proves to the court that Tom could not have possibly committed the crime of which he was accused. Throughout the book, Lee is trying to teach a lesson about doing what you think is right versus what everybody else thinks is right, and also about judging people before you get to know them. This novel is...
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...Kannon Manis English Comp II Tues/Thurs 11:00 May 9, 2012 Research Paper Imagine A World without Imagination Thesis: In the poem “Love Calls Us to the Things of This World”, Richard Wilbur illustrates the fact that life is nearly unbearable without the use of imagination. Essay Map: The bleak and depressive theme of this poem exposes the poet’s struggles with finding meaning in his own life, reflects the stability of an objective view of reality rather than a subjective view, and provides an excellent example of the tricks that the right brain is capable of playing on the mind as a whole. I. Wilbur’s Search for Meaning in Life Is Reflected by His Writings A. The poem is written in a style that is quite unusual compared to Wilbur’s other literary works. B. The only positive outlook on life is found while the speaker is still asleep. C. He uses such harsh words as “rape” and “gallows” to make a point about the brutality of everyday life. D. His mixed feelings about life itself are exposed by absurd juxtapositions like “bitter/love” and “thieves/nuns”. E. He is able to find meaning by embracing his imagination as a part of life, and living according to that reality. II. Achieving an Objective View of Reality is a Healthy Practice A. Objective reality, or objectivity, is defined by the World English Dictionary as a worldview existing independently of perception or an individual’s conceptions. B. An objective view of reality is...
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...Priyamvada Gopal (Gopal 73-102) “loosely” based on the real life story of an out law called Phoolan Devi. She was a lower caste woman from central India who underwent a series of travails that are depicted in the Bandit Queen. Phoolan Devi became a gang leader and a popular figure in India who later surrendered herself to the government and went to jail for several crimes she had committed. The film depicting Phoolan’s life brought about many controversies in India; critics have argued whether or not Kapur’s film brings forth the degradation faced by Phoolan or is it yet another exploitative measure? Some have accused the film of being another money making depiction, which further victimizes Phoolan, while others including the director of the film saw it as necessary to shed light on issues surrounding women that are usually ignored (Gopal 73-102). To add to these notions, this essay will discuss the very crucial issues that the film brings up through its characters and imagery by examining the role of authority, and the structural societal power that goes beyond the story of just one woman’s rape to looking at patriarchy system of oppression as whole and its consequences. Leela Fernandes in her article “A Trans/national Feminist Perspective on the Discrepancies of Representation” points out that “the film’s emphasis on rape shifts Phoolan from a legendary figure_ a woman dacoit, both heroic and notorious to the status of a rape victim (Fernandes 141). This claim comes from a valid point...
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...Priyamvada Gopal (Gopal 73-102) “loosely” based on the real life story of an out law called Phoolan Devi. She was a lower caste woman from central India who underwent a series of travails that are depicted in the Bandit Queen. Phoolan Devi became a gang leader and a popular figure in India who later surrendered herself to the government and went to jail for several crimes she had committed. The film depicting Phoolan’s life brought about many controversies in India; critics have argued whether or not Kapur’s film brings forth the degradation faced by Phoolan or is it yet another exploitative measure? Some have accused the film of being another money making depiction, which further victimizes Phoolan, while others including the director of the film saw it as necessary to shed light on issues surrounding women that are usually ignored (Gopal 73-102). To add to these notions, this essay will discuss the very crucial issues that the film brings up through its characters and imagery by examining the role of authority, and the structural societal power that goes beyond the story of just one woman’s rape to looking at patriarchy system of oppression as whole and its consequences. Leela Fernandes in her article “A Trans/national Feminist Perspective on the Discrepancies of Representation” points out that “the film’s emphasis on rape shifts Phoolan from a legendary figure_ a woman dacoit, both heroic and notorious to the status of a rape victim (Fernandes 141). This claim comes from a valid point...
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