The Color Purple As An Empowering Narrative That Reflects...

To what extent can the Colour purple be viewed as an empowering narrative that reflects a progressive society in relation to women, in comparison to the inequality portrayed through the novels characters and relationships? The Colour Purple is an epistolic, confessional novel based on the fictional version of 1940’s rural Georgia. Significant for its racial and sexual prejudices, the novel displays the effect of gender inequality; exploring how the female characters both conform and defy society s discrimination.Evidencing that many of the women, despite popular belief, have been able to use this inequality to empower and break free.The relationships within the novel can be seen as a microcosm of society, the marriages were associated with violent masculine control just as the American society is filled with patriarchal dictations. A topic often protested by second wave feminists, groups dedicated to achieving equal rights, focusing on domestic violence and sexual harassment. Walker uses these political ideals, bringing out the true density and validity of her ignored characters and narratives. This novel deals with the struggle of women to gain equal treatment. Male dominance is seen as the societal norm-shown when Albert says Men s pose to wear the pants. This metaphorical expression refers to the stereotypical male dictatorship. Control takes various forms and is experienced by all of the female characters specifically through sexual aggression. There is a commonShow MoreRelatedFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesAction Plans 59 Demonstrating Comprehension: Questions for Review 80 Key Terms 80 81 HRM Workshop Linking Concepts to Practice: Discussion Questions 81 Developing Diagnostic and Analytical Skills 81 Case Application 3-A: Diversity Is the New Color This Year 81 Case Application 3-B: When Oversight Fails 81 Working with a Team: What’s Your Perception? 82 Learning an HRM Skill: Investigating a Harassment Complaint 82 Enhancing Your Communication Skills 83 DID YOU KNOW?: Suggestions for RecruitingRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 Pagesand Organizational Psychology. Fellowship: Dr. Judge is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Academy of Management, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the American Psychological Society. Awards: In 1995, Dr. Judge received the Ernest J. McCormick Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. In 2001, he received the Larry L. Cummings Award for mid-career contributions from the Organizational