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

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Film, History & Criticism, Performing Arts
Cover of the book Empowered: The Symbolism, Feminism, and Superheroism of Wonder Woman by Valerie Estelle Frankel, Valerie Estelle Frankel
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Author: Valerie Estelle Frankel ISBN: 9781310777035
Publisher: Valerie Estelle Frankel Publication: April 2, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Valerie Estelle Frankel
ISBN: 9781310777035
Publisher: Valerie Estelle Frankel
Publication: April 2, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Wonder Woman is an icon…but an icon of what? To some, she’s Lynda Carter, spinning into star-studded shorts to save the day. To others, she’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 Pérez and Gail Simone’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? Let’s find out.

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Wonder Woman is an icon…but an icon of what? To some, she’s Lynda Carter, spinning into star-studded shorts to save the day. To others, she’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 Pérez and Gail Simone’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? Let’s find out.

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