This paper tries to compare women as leaders and, more broadly, feminist ideas by comparing Skaespeare’s "Lady Macbeth and the character Claire Underwood from the series "House of Cards". This term paper, then, examines the development of feminism set in comparison between the renaissance and today, using those two works as examples.
In recent years a strong resurgence of feminist activism has developed. Young women are having an increased interest in feminist ideas to give meaning to their lives. This revival of feminism is reflected in the formation of countless feminist groups around the world and the introduction of various feminist projects and campaigns, which are regularly reported on in the media, for example such as the Women’s Global Empowerment Fund or the National Organization for Women. This term paper examines the development of feminism set in comparison between the renaissance and today, using two works as examples. The representation of Claire Underwood in the BBC series House of Cards in comparison with the representation of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare in the early 17th century.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Feminism
- Feminism in the renaissance
- Feminism today - the women as a leader.
- Lady Macbeth...
- Claire Underwood.....
- Comparison between the two characters....
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the development of feminism set in comparison between the renaissance and today, using two works as examples: The representation of Claire Underwood in the BBC series House of Cards in comparison with the representation of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth. It delves into the historical context of feminism during the Renaissance, analyzing the limitations imposed upon women and the emergence of feminist voices challenging the established patriarchal order.
- The evolution of feminism from the Renaissance to contemporary times.
- The portrayal of female characters in literature and television as a reflection of social and cultural norms.
- The power dynamics and societal expectations surrounding women in different historical periods.
- The historical and philosophical arguments for and against women's rights and self-determination.
- The exploration of female agency and the challenges faced by women in achieving equality.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the resurgence of feminist activism in recent years and the context for examining the development of feminism through the lens of two prominent female characters. The paper will compare the representation of Claire Underwood in the BBC series House of Cards and Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth to illustrate the evolution of feminist ideas.
- Feminism: This chapter defines feminism as a political movement seeking to liberate women and achieve self-realization, highlighting its complexities and evolution throughout history. It addresses the challenges of defining what constitutes feminism, including the critiques that feminism overlooks racial issues and global inequality.
- Feminism in the renaissance: This chapter explores the societal and cultural context of women in the Renaissance period, emphasizing the limited political rights and expectations imposed upon them. It discusses the emergence of feminist voices like Lucrezia Marinella, who challenged the prevailing patriarchal norms and advocated for women's rights.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on key themes and concepts such as feminism, female agency, patriarchal structures, societal expectations, the representation of women in literature and television, the Renaissance period, and the evolution of feminist thought.
- Quote paper
- Anonymous,, 2020, Women as leaders. A comparison between Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth and Claire Underwood from House of Cards, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/946353
