British culture since 1945 Part IV

Seminar Paper , 2004 , 45 Pages , Grade: sehr gut

Didactics for the subject English - Applied Geography

The Female Eunuch, Germaine Greer (1970)Germaine Greer was born in 1939 in Melbourne, but spent most of her life inEngland. She is a writer, broadcaster and professor of English andcomparative studies.The main themes of her literary activity are art and literature, abortion andinfertility and she was one of the most important supporters of the women'smovement and was an engaged representative of feminism.With "The Female Eunuch" "she broke taboos and changed the lives of awhole generation of women..."1.Her book is a statement against establishment and she fights the stereotypicalideal of the "Feminine". Besides this she writes about men's hatred of womenand how man "waylays women for the sake of finding sexual release" p. 268.Germaine Greer shocked the public by describing her experiences of lesbiansex, rape, abortion, infertility, failed marriage and menopause.She writes about marriage "Experience is too costly a teacher: we cannot allmarry in order to investigate the situation. The older sisters must teach uswhat they found out"2And about single women she writes "They dawdle and dream in their dead-end jobs, overtly miserable, because they are publicly considered to be."

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Representations, Realia, Examples 1970-97 and 1997 -2000 (Worksheet4)
• 1) The Female Eunuch, Germaine Greer (1970)
• 2) Virago
• 3) Spare Rib
• 4) Cosmopolitan (also called Cosmo)
• 5) Steptoe and Son (BBC)
• 6) Till Death Us Do Part (BBC)

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document analyzes a collection of representations, realia, and examples from British culture since 1945. The aim is to illustrate the evolution of cultural attitudes and values within British society. The focus is on identifying key themes and trends across a range of media, including literature, magazines, and television.

• Feminism and Women's Liberation
• Social Class and the Generation Gap
• Media Representations of Gender and Race
• Changing Cultural Values in Post-War Britain
• The Role of the Media in Shaping Public Opinion

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• 1) The Female Eunuch, Germaine Greer (1970): This section explores the impact of Germaine Greer's influential feminist text, "The Female Eunuch". It highlights Greer's challenges to traditional gender roles and her exploration of issues such as female sexuality, marriage, and societal expectations.
• 2) Virago: This section examines the role of Virago Press, a feminist publishing company, in promoting "women's literature". It discusses their contribution to the feminist movement and their impact on publishing practices.
• 3) Spare Rib: This section analyzes the magazine "Spare Rib" as a key voice in the Women's Liberation movement. It examines the magazine's focus on issues such as equal pay, shared housework, abortion, and birth control.
• 4) Cosmopolitan (also called Cosmo): This section traces the evolution of the magazine "Cosmopolitan" from a family-oriented publication to a women's magazine. It highlights its shifting focus and its role in shaping women's cultural and social identity.
• 5) Steptoe and Son (BBC): This section discusses the television sitcom "Steptoe and Son" as a representation of social class and the generation gap. It explores the show's humorous portrayal of the relationship between a father and son from a working-class background.
• 6) Till Death Us Do Part (BBC): This section examines the television sitcom "Till Death Us Do Part" as a commentary on British society and politics. It highlights the show's use of humor to explore themes of racism, class, and changing attitudes towards social issues.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This document focuses on key themes and trends in British culture since 1945, including feminism, women's liberation, social class, the generation gap, media representation, gender, race, changing cultural values, and the role of media in shaping public opinion. The document explores these themes through a range of cultural artifacts including literature, magazines, and television.

• College: University of Innsbruck (Translationswissenschaften)
• Grade: sehr gut
• Author: MMag. Dr. Sabine Picout (Author)
• Publication Year: 2004
• Pages: 45
• Catalog Number: V190037
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656148357
• ISBN (Book): 9783656148432
• Language: English
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