No Fairy Godmothers: Essays on Life, Love, and Feminism
Description:
Heterosexual romance and marriage are institutionalized ideals in our society, set forth, in part, through the portrayal of stereotyped gender roles in fairy tales, such as Cinderella, and by the mainstream media. This thesis explores the cultural messages aimed at women, which impose the necessity of altering oneself to achieve marriage, and offers feminist viewpoints. Using the form of the personal essay, I discuss the ideals of Cinderella, Prince Charming, marriage, and Happily Ever After a…
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Date:
August 1998
Creator:
Behnken, Julie A. (Julie Ann)
Partner:
UNT Libraries