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Power and Gender in Thelma & Louise.

Authors :
Heller-Nicholas, Alexandra
Source :
Screen Education. Winter2012, Issue 66, p105-110. 6p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents criticism on the film "Thelma & Louise," directed by Ridley Scott. It notes that film has addressed the issue of power and gender. It cites that the film has offerd a useful starting point from which to reflect on feminism. It mentions that for art historian and critic Peggy Phelan, feminism is the conviction that gender has been a fundamental category for the organization of culture.

Subjects

Subjects :
*FEMINISM

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1449857X
Issue :
66
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Screen Education
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
77853306