What positive images of female sexuality can you think of in popular media?

Women in todays popular medie who I personally feel display an image of positive sexually would have to be women like Michelle Obama, Alicia Keys, and Beyonce. To name the first three that come to mind. They are all constantly subjected to paparazzi in there way and having their daily lives put on display. However, all three uphold a respectable way about themselves. At times they can dress 'sexy' and be very feminine but never cross the line to where they are overly exposing themselves. Beyonce especially whether in performances or videos has a very sexy demenour but always in a respectable womanlly fashion.

Did Irene push Clare

When I wrote my papaer on the passing I ended it with the contemplation of this particular question...I wasn't quite sure but after loookin over it again I believe she did. She was nervous to come down the stairs , wondering if she was...'dead' and she said something in reference to explaining it was an accident. So was it on purpose? Subconsciously maybe.. She was definetly emotionally unstable due to the affair and the stress of her one time friends life being exposed in the middle of a party she was holding. I am still unsure of her exact intentions at that moment.

Why do you think a sex-related scandal can "ruin" a woman today?

Unfortunately women and sex are not the same as men and sex. Women are supposed to be, according to society, more conservative when it comes to this matter. So a sex-related scandal first off will usually give the woman a negative reputation. Depending on the context of the scandal and how much is revealed about the woman in question and her sex life. Also how normal it is or how 'sleezy' she is being portrayed. If a woman in a high postion is exposed in a sex scandal her reputation automatically is depleted in a negative sense. She is viewed as being non-lady like , irresponsible, and sleezy. So quite frankly it could 'ruin' a woman because she could possibly loose her job as well as the respect of many people around her. Sad, but true. I guess the best way to avoid this is to keep your sex life private.

Sexuality has always been viewed by people in many different perspectives. Some consider it sacred, others an act of pleasure one should freely be able to decide when and how often and with whomever to share it with. From the beginnig of time it's always seemed to be 'a man's world.' Not to say women haven't come far but even today I feel it's a man's world. Things such as speaking properly dressing conservative and treating yourself with respect are examples of what women are supposed to do to uphold this feminine way. Men contradict themselves by wanting a respectable woman like that to say , marry, and then a whole other type of woman to have for their own 'pleasure'. Women have come a long way though, and I feel that when it comes to sexuality it is becoming more and more accepted for a woman to be able to express herself freely and have the same respect given to a man if he was to act the same way. People will always form opinions and judge but as time goes on, I feel women are getting closer to being viewed sexually in a similar aspect as men.

Class Sturggles Today

I definetly feel that class struggles are alive in todays world. Starting with something as simple as what town is someone living in. Is that an upper class town or a lower class area? It depends on the economic class of the poeple living in that certain town, again a class sturggle. People try to ultimately take care of themselves and their families and enjoy life and be happy. However, the amount of money you make puts you into a cetrain 'class' and the way you present youself represents your social class. Are you a well-educated striving individual, or a sloppy uneducated lazy person in which case you are pushed in to a 'lower class' of person. People judge people everyday by just about everything and 'class struggle' is very much alive in todays world.

Free Choice Blog

this blog is free choice so i decided to get to know about people in the class more so use my blog as your twice a week response to any classmate..and just write about yourself..

1. what do you do for work?
2. how do you like lit228 so far?
3. what did you do this past weekend?
4. what type of music do you listen to?
5. whats your age?
6. what are 3 things you MUST accomplish before you leave this earth..a bucket list per say..??
7. If you could go back in time what "WOMAN IN HISTORY" would you choose to meet and why?

xoxo Victoria =)

womens role in todays culture

I feel the role of women in today's culture varys in different situations. We still don't make as much as a man even if doing the exact same job with the exact same qualifications. So in that sense we still have a ways to go to be treated as equals. I still feel women are pushed into the role of 'stay at home mom'. We are supposed to cook and clean and take of the children while then men go out and make the money and provide for the family. However, todays women are breaking through that stereotype and making more money at times than thier husbands. Men are known to now stay home and care for the children but I don't feel the roles will ever fully reverse. Women have come a long way.. and who knows maybe in the future we will all be "equals" but I still feel women have a ways to go