The liberated woman has realized her freedom to set her own standards for the way she lives her life personally, sexually, and professionally disregarding societal systems and standards that have been in place for much of history. She does not look for validation from society in these areas of her life and is confident in these decisions. She is a feminist and pushes for more equality for women and is trying to be an example of change in regards to what is expected of a women in and out of the home. This woman wants to acknowledge and be acknowledged for not following traditional social conventions as it has become clear to her that there is far too much inequality, injustice, and oppression placed upon women compared to lives lived by men as it seems that for no apparent reason, it was decided that this gender is superior. This woman can be instrumental for women’s liberation because traditional roles such as the Standard American Housewife and what that entails for women is challenged because the liberated woman represents a new standard/option attainable to all women if they should decide to step into this freedom that every human wants and has a right to desire and act upon. In The Politics of Housework by Pat Mainardi she states, “I can only explain it by stating that we women have been brainwashed more than even we can imagine, probably too many years of seeing television women in ecstasy over their shiny waxed floors or breaking down over their dirty shirt collars” (Mainardi, pg 2). Here, she is stating the conditioning women have received throughout history to make us feel like this is just how it is for us yet men do not get this message ingrained in them by society from birth and because they reap the benefits from this oppression haven’t done much to equalize the playing field. Therefore, the liberated woman poses as an essential and new example of another way life can be experienced as a woman. “The personal is political” is portrayed in both readings this week as each highlight on two specific yet distinct aspects of a woman’s life that have been subliminally socially oppressed- the female orgasm and distribution of housework in cisgendered heterosexual relationships that have resulted in the disparity between the significance of men and women’s values and “designated” roles hence, the commencement for the revolting of women through the feminist movement, suffrage and women’s liberation.
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Hi Arianda!
I enjoyed reading your explanation of what a liberated woman looks like, specifically when you mentioned “This woman wants to acknowledge and be acknowledged for not following traditional social conventions…” I think that is a major goal for a woman who is deeply in touch with her confidence and strengths. That is the basis of liberation in general. It is unfortunate that society’s idea of a women’s independence is seen as weak or insignificant. Once we are recognized for being a woman – as is – there will be more respect shown rather than assuming we need a man for security.
Hello Ariadna.
I appreciate your post because you mention that a liberated woman “lives her life personally, sexually, and professionally disregarding social systems and standards that have been in place for much of history.” This is a perfect definition as to what a liberated woman looks like and I wholeheartedly agree with you. You brought up excellent points as well, such as when you mention that our conditioning is ingrained into our society, thus making it a problem that we must consistently work to deconstruct and rebuild again!
Hi Arianda,
I learned about Freud and his thoughts on women and sexuality when I took a psychology class. I found it ridiculous. How can a man assume a woman is crazy just because they don’t meet up to their expectations?
Hi Arianda!
I really enjoyed reading your definition of the liberated woman. I really agree with the part where you state that she doesn’t look for validation from society in these areas of her life (personally, sexually, and professionally). I also like the quote you added from The Politics of Housework. Women have definitely been brainwashed into doing the housework for far too long.
Hello Arianda.
I’m glad that I read yours because is true The liberated woman just want to have fun, live her life and send a good message a motivational one for the other’s women to be free and be themselves. They are tired of follow the same list and tradition by years that was made by the society.