One of the most common and familiar terms today that we have all heard of is that “It’s a Man’s World” and frankly speaking, in my opinion this is the truth. This I will discuss in details later on. However, the fact or so in my opinion; no matter how empowered women have gotten in regards to equal rights and women now being considered as able as men to do whatever kind of jobs, tasks and the under-taking on of responsibilities; the world as we know it shall always be a man’s world as no matter how independent and empowered a woman may be, she will always have to cope with the challenges and obstacles that she faces, given the nature of a woman being one part and the practicalities being the other. I find this to be a rather interesting paradox if I may term it that way.
In the case of “Breathless” some of the key ideas of existentialism, for example stressing an individual’s importance over society rules and the evident absurd confusion of life, lie at the core of the narrative. In my opinion the film shows how decisions that revolve around various aspects of life such as love, career and opportunity show our cowardliness, foreboding, betrayal and the thought of death on the prowl; on the difficulty of being who we pretend to be and even of knowing ourselves. In the void into which the youth of the times had fallen into, Godard could see only love to save them. This can be seen in the character Patricia who is a very independent woman yet she is scared of making decisions about her love life and her career. It is also very clear that despite her independence as a reporter and writer she is harassed by all the men she comes across in her life; the police, Michels’ consistency to sleep with her and yet she struggles to decide whether or not he is the man who she wants to be with despite the fact that she knows the police is after him and he is a wanted felon for being involved in criminal activities, stealing cars and most importantly murdering a police officer. In fact at one point in the film she helps Michel steal a Cadillac to help him avert the detection of the police and also does not give away any information that might help the police catch him when she is questioned by the detective. Patricia is a very independent girl at the age of 20 and her exposure to the world due to her journalism really makes her a modern woman in terms of thought and knowledge. [...]
ACKNOWLEDGEMNT
We extend our gratitude to the Course Instructor for guiding us towards developing the report and conducting primary and secondary research. The report truly helped us evaluate the class discussions and understanding mass culture paradigms, evolving media tactics and the evolution of our culture and ethics. I appreciate the implication of these concepts for the study of the status of the modern woman as compared to status of women in our history.
I also acknowledge the immense help that I got from the research papers and studies in the relevant area that were conducted by the professional researchers. Their investment of time and efforts in the field of gender equality and empowerment which developed the basis of my literature, hypothesis and conclusion. I am also extremely grateful to the people who provided the valuable information to discuss all aspects and personal opinions that proved to be valuable assets in designing a fully rounded paper.
ABSTRACT
One of the most common and familiar terms today that we have all heard of is that “It’s a Man’s World” and frankly speaking, in my opinion this is the truth. This I will discuss in details later on. However, the fact or so in my opinion; no matter how empowered women have gotten in regards to equal rights and women now being considered as able as men to do whatever kind of jobs, tasks and the under-taking on of responsibilities; the world as we know it shall always be a man’s world as no matter how independent and empowered a woman may be, she will always have to cope with the challenges and obstacles that she faces, given the nature of a woman being one part and the practicalities being the other. I find this to be a rather interesting paradox if I may term it that way.
INTRODUCTION
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What is this document about?
This document presents an acknowledgement, abstract, and introduction section, presumably from a larger academic paper or report. It touches upon themes of gender, women's empowerment, existentialism, and cultural analysis, using the film "Breathless" as a case study.
What does the acknowledgement section cover?
The acknowledgement expresses gratitude to the course instructor for guidance and acknowledges the help received from research papers and professional researchers in the field of gender equality and empowerment. It also acknowledges the valuable information and personal opinions provided by individuals that contributed to the paper.
What is the main point of the abstract?
The abstract discusses the concept of "It's a Man's World" and argues that despite advancements in women's empowerment, women still face challenges and obstacles due to their nature and practical realities. It highlights a perceived paradox between women's independence and the persistent dominance of men in society.
What film is analyzed in the introduction and what themes are explored?
The introduction analyzes the film "Breathless" and explores themes of existentialism, individual importance versus societal rules, the absurdity of life, and the difficulties of self-discovery. It focuses on the character Patricia and her struggles with love, career, and decision-making in a world dominated by men. The themes of love, fear, betrayal and cowardice of women are also explored.
What is Patricia's role in the film and what does she represent?
Patricia is portrayed as an independent, modern woman who grapples with decisions about her love life and career. She is harassed by men and struggles to choose between her independence and her feelings for Michel, a criminal on the run. The analysis suggests that Patricia's ultimate decision to turn Michel in represents a return to her independent life in a "man's world."
What is Michel's role in the film and what does he represent?
Michel is a criminal who is truly in love with Patricia and wants to change his life for her. He represents the traditional male figure who is dependent on a woman.
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- Rafay Zaman (Author), 2014, "À bout de souffle" and "Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/273348
