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How Are Women Portrayed In The 1960's

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The ways in which women are portrayed in the 1960’s to date have significantly changed. Cultural changes have altered the roles of women in American society. More females have entered the paid workforce, increasing the resentment among women in regards to differences in pay and the opportunity for promotions in the work place. The Parent Trap films from 1961 and 1998 clearly illustrate the evolutionary changes in culture and society. Scenes, roles, identity, and purpose, among many other things, can clearly be compared and the differences studied while watching each film. The second wave of feminism has moved women to what they are today. The films focus on identical twins separated due to divorce and the plan they hatch after randomly meeting …show more content…

Most recognize the movement by three waves. The first wave started in 1830-1900’s. Women first thought they needed to gain political power to bring change. The second wave broadened that debate. This wave focused on the workplace among other things. The third wave, which most say we are still in, focuses on issues we still face today to vanquish the disparities in male and female pay. The Parent Trap 1961 film portrayed Maggie McKendrick, played by Maureen O’hara as a woman unemployed that lives with her financially secure parents. Maggie’s mother and father seemingly made decisions for her and helped her financially. She was portrayed as a socialite, always going to meetings, benefits and showing face for the family name. There is a scene in the film where her father stated he booked her flights and the driver would take her to airport. Maggie’s father also attempted to discuss how she dressed and recommend she change her attire for her reunion with her ex-husband. The remake portrays the mother as a famous wedding dress designer. Scenes show how busy she was; even

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