To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations for this work before. First, I have a hunch about the historical theme of sitting at risk and discussing the development of feminism in the United States. It will be boring, and the anti-feminist figure Phyllis Schlafly is the protagonist, which makes it difficult for the audience to set expectations. Characters can be uncomfortable whether they are praised positively or satirized negatively. However, the creators have really made this character full and vivid, allowing the audience to admire her resourcefulness and see her motives and limitations clearly. What is even more valuable is to present the views of both liberals and conservatives rationally and objectively for today's audience. As well as the different voices in their respective camps, it provides a broad perspective and leaves room for discussion in multiple dimensions, which is worth watching repeatedly and thinking deeply.
The play cuts in from the perspective of the conservative representative Phyllis, and presents the argument of housewives who oppose equal rights, that is, they are unwilling to give up the "privilege" of being at home with their husbands and children without going out to work in exchange for completely indiscriminate. Men and women are "equal", their views sound reasonable, but whether they are real housewives or Phyllis with strong political ambitions, their way of life is based on the premise that the traditional order of male superiority must not be shaken. They are willing to be satisfied with first obediently fulfilling their obligations and then in exchange for favor and a small part of the "freedom" that is allowed, so the so-called "privilege" is obtained at the cost of losing their independent personality, or the independent personality of women is in a male-dominated society. It is difficult to form under the long-term repression. But Phyllis is different from those real housewives, as a highly educated and fully involved in social activities, she certainly has an independent personality and self-awareness, she should feel the exploitation and oppression from the male society, but she She has no intention of violating the rules of the game they set, but chooses to be the maintainer of the system. Even if she is finally used and abandoned, she still returns to the kitchen without complaint to prepare dinner every day. In the final analysis, this is a kind of self-preservation instinct. In the face of an unshakable power machine, it is not so unacceptable for her to resist and choose to endure, but the middle-class women she represents are only The tip of the iceberg among women is that as long as they know the rules and know how to advance and retreat, they can live decently and live comfortably, while more women face a dangerous and much more complicated living environment: domestic violence, deprived reproductive freedom, workplace sexual harassment , unequal pay for equal work, unable to get job opportunities that compete fairly with men, not to mention women in ethnic and sexual minorities, as well as working women who are really at the bottom of society, inherently vulnerable under the patriarchal social structure Their status has made them experience far more serious violations and discrimination, and these predicaments have made their lives unbearably difficult, and they cannot sit still in order to survive. Therefore , the fundamental difference between pro-feminist and anti-feminist groups among women is not about marriage and family, but whether they realize that the systematic oppression suffered by all women is not natural and reasonable, and whether they choose to play a role in exchange for personal interests or are willing to pay for the misfortunes of weak individuals in the group. Help. so i don'tDo not identify with Phyllis as a feminist, she is a feminist activist at best, and her indifference to other women shows that she is fundamentally misogynistic, and such a person would never be a feminist. The fictional character Alice in the play represents thousands of unawakened individuals in the female group. She used to be simply content with her comfortable life and was unwilling to accept any changes, but when she joined the feminist movement, she heard different voice, discovering the vastness of the world, recognizing that being a woman can also have a variety of possibilities, she feels that life has been given new energy, allows her to express her opinions with confidence, and makes her more empathetic to other women's situations , let her start trying to seek the happiness of realizing her self-worth, becoming a feminist does not require her to give up anything, but let her have the courage to pursue more and become a better person. It is the creator's good expectations for all the ordinary women who are hidden behind history and scattered in the corners of the world, which makes her particularly moving.
In contrast to the feminist camp, the show uses a lot of ink to present their diversity, married and unmarried, fertile and non-born, gay and straight, white and black, Republican and Democratic, they are all different, they are not. Always identify with each other, they are not always steadfast, they can only make unremitting efforts in a roundabout way, and constantly make compromises in the long game with power in exchange for difficult and small progress, but still benefit all women. progress. The space where power is willing to give up is so narrow, forcing women with different demands to fight each other for a little bit of breadcrumbs, unfortunately, but this is the cruel reality of the world, and in the years to come that seem to see no end, women still It will coexist with it under the patriarchal system, and it is unity and persistence that will enable women to truly become a force to be reckoned with and gain respect and status. This show objectively presents the division within the female group, which makes Gloria Steinem feel unhappy, she thinks it is absurd to exaggerate the cat fight between women and ignore the real enemy, but I think the whole show should not be read The conclusion is that men's contempt and oppression of women are everywhere in the play, and it is implied that this is the root cause of women's opposition, and the focus of the plot conflict on the division between women is precisely to make the audience realize that The importance of women's solidarity. It is undeniable that there is a natural rivalry between women, making it easier for men to compete with each other and being squeezed out of their living space. The rich and three-dimensional group portraits of women in this play are just to let the audience understand that they have a completely different life. The thoughts and thoughts of the women of the trajectory try to make everyone understand that even though everyone has different ideals, they have suffered similar pain to varying degrees, and they all have the basic demands of being respected and recognized. How to make the imagined community a reality is not to take it for granted, not to talk about oneself, and not to transform each other. Staying in each other's contempt and fighting each other will make women never take seriously. It should start from mutual understanding , understanding and Accepting the diversity of groups, respecting the freedom of each person to choose the way to realize the value of life, and forming a force to support each other on the basis of seeking common ground while reserving differences, can we support more compatriots who are too weak to make a sound, and block one for future generations. Open the door and pass the torch down. Although thisThe show ended with the ERA bill being shelved, but I don't think that meant the failure of that generation of feminists, because the bill was just a symbol, but with their efforts the era of equal rights never stopped, making today's Women are still benefiting. At the same time, they should be soberly aware that any rights are not easily acquired, nor are they granted by others. It takes arduous and long efforts from generation to generation to travel thousands of miles. How difficult is this road for women? That's how strong we are, because we never want to look back. Although real power will not give in easily, it will eventually be eroded under the impact of the continuous forward wave of the times. Some day we shall overcome, obtain true equality, and have enough freedom to live the life of our own choice.
I have never watched an American drama with such a large amount of information. Too many historical stalks, political stalks, and character stalks require background information. This will probably cause viewing obstacles for many viewers and prevent this drama from becoming a hit, but In my opinion, compared to those cool dramas that are keen to tear and shed dog blood, this is the creative attitude of caring about women's fate rather than consuming women's emotions, and only such serious and speculative works can take on the role of being stigmatized. The task of feminist vindication. This drama is a good medicine that is not bitter. Although it reproduces a "failed" movement, it does not give simple answers or promise a bright future, but it is still inspiring because it is full of righteousness. The female group has deep love and sympathy, and has firm confidence in the tenacious vitality of the feminist movement. However, at the implementation level, it has always maintained a general view and a high degree of rationality. Simplifying the complexity and diversity of reality, the purpose is to invite all to reflect and discuss the valuable experiences of progress and setbacks left by predecessors, and to promote women's solidarity as much as possible on the basis of respect for each other's differences. Regardless of whether the creator's good intentions can be achieved or not, such efforts are very valuable. For the current Chinese audience, the possibility of actually participating in sports or politics like the people in the play is very low, but after watching it, you should at least consciously cultivate empathy for other women and tolerance for choosing different lifestyles degree, try to accept differences, embrace diversity, and don't attack each other if you disagree, otherwise women will always be a mess, let alone fight.
Thanks to this drama for letting me know Gloria and their group of amazing female predecessors, and also to all the main creators of this drama, they told the life experience that belongs to women with heart, created a three-dimensional and plump female group, and reached a deeper society. The reality and the broader political picture, in the end, I would like to thank the demons, who have the courage to assign their own images to roles that they cannot agree with, and achieve such works with rich connotations and far-reaching significance. They are worthy of being true feminists.
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