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Gender Equality In Adam's Rib

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Adam’s Rib presents a very important issue not only applicable to its era but also in today’s society: gender equality. In the disguise of a comedy, this film has tactfully deal with the problem in some of the most innovative ways I have seen. This film, in my opinion, definitely fits the description of a feminist film. One of the most interesting scenes I have come across is the climatic scene and Amanda’s resolution to it in court. She points out how the verdict should have been completely different had Doris been a man trying to protect the family and Warren the evil straying woman. Warren is then seen to be completely transformed into a negative version of Doris. Doris, as a woman, looks innocent. Whereas when in the same situation reversed,
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