make dinner for the family. In “Beauty and the Beast of Advertising,” Jean Kilbourne recognizes that it is somewhat common to see a “liberated woman” with “independence and self-esteem”. Similar ideas of independence are portrayed in the business world. New positions are shaped for strong-willed women who are able to take on more responsibility. These new roles for women are continuing to gain acceptance. The play “Antigone” is built on the conflicts between man and women and their roles in society. Creon is an authoritative figure who feels his authority should not be undermined by anyone, especially a woman (Antigone). Antigone with her strong belief that all the dead deserves honor buries her brother Polynices which was a strict violation of the king’s law. This act of Antigone was very courageous. Creon never allowed any man to go against him and definitely no woman. He believed that until he is alive no woman is going to lord over him. Even in such a situation where Antigone’s life depends on it she calmly and eloquently argues the righteousness of her actions instead of quivering with fear under Creon’s threats. This small paragraph from the play proves that men cannot suppress women and they can challenge men in every field.Women have improved their ability to succeed in life and realized that they are not just sex objects but people who have the same right as men. Women have made an incredible appearance and play an immense role in today’s society. Women are basically treated with equality today with men and the times sure have changed. In modern day society, women are very well educated and have improved in many areas. Being educated they learned that they can succeed in the working force and use laws that protect them from being discriminated against in any situation. Nonetheless in some households women are treated with no respect. They are some...
