Empowered: The Symbolism, Feminism, and Superheroism of Wonder

Empowered: The Symbolism, Feminism, and Superheroism of Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman is an iconâ€¦but an icon of what? To some, sheâ€™s Lynda Carter, spinning into star-studded shorts to save the day. To others, sheâ€™s a racy Halloween costume or inspiring feminist role model. Which is true? This book analyzes each era of Wonder Woman, from the Golden Age to George PÃ©rez and Gail Simoneâ€™s reboots to The New 52 and television shows, cartoons, and films. Which teach the right messages for girls and boys? Which have problematic symbols? Most of all, which present an empowering female superhero and which just a fun-loving princess in an improbably clinging corset? Letâ€™s find out.
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-04-02
Format Kindle eBook

Empowered: The Symbolism, Feminism, and Superheroism of Wonder Woman