Oral de spe anglais Art et Débat d’idées How did the authors of the 20th century contribute to the emancipation of women?

« Art et Débat d’idées How did the authors of the 20th century contribute to the emancipation of women? Part 1: compare fiction to reality Part 2: women’s fights oeuvre integral : The Handmaid’s Tale - Margaret Atwood Part 1 First literary text : Extract : chapter 20: My body, my choice Second document : excerpt from the second sex Simone De Beauvoir Third document : lyrics from “you don’t own me” Part 2 Doc 1.

visual document : Women's Strike for Peace and Equality Fifth Avenue, New York, August 26, 1970.Photo by Eugene Gordon Doc 2.

speech : Hilary Clinton’s speech 1995 Doc 3.

press article : The Guardian 2018 : How The Handmaid's Tale dressed protests across the world ÉCRIT INTRO Hello my name is Lea Mordiconi and today we’re going to explore ,through the thematic of Art and Debate in the axe Art and Protest, the contribution of twentieth century writers to the emancipation of women.

Within this thematic, supported by the piece of work The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, we confront the profound impact of literature and social movements on the status of women in society.

In the next ten minutes, we'll weave our way through the complex web of fiction and reality, delving into the complex struggles of women as they have been portrayed by literary greats like The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir, and echoed in historical movements.

Through this summary, we hope to shed light on the ongoing pursuit of gender equality and the transformative power of literature. PART 1 First, we are going to analyse how literary fiction mirrors and challenges the realities faced by women.

Through poignant excerpts from Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale," Simone de Beauvoir's "The Second Sex" and the lyrics of "You Don't Own Me," we delve into the complexities of female identity and agency.

Atwood's dystopian narrative offers a chilling portrayal of a society where women are stripped of autonomy and reduced to mere vessels for reproduction.

It is well portrayed in Chapter 16, where “the Ceremony” unfolds as the protagonist lies fully clothed on Serena Joy's bed, surrounded by the ethereal yet oppressive atmosphere of the room.

This excerpt vividly illustrates the power dynamics and loss of agency experienced by women within patriarchal structures.

In the other excerpt, of chapter 20, the protagonist reflects on her mother's defiance against societal norms, particularly regarding motherhood and independence, highlighting the themes of female empowerment and resistance against oppressive gender roles.

De Beauvoir's philosophical treatise delves into the societal construction of femininity, illuminating the enduring struggles faced by women as they navigate a world rife with gendered expectations and especially.... »