“The big lie perpetrated on Western society is the idea of women’s inferiority, a lie so deeply ingrained in our social behaviour that merely to recognize it is to risk unravelling the entire fabric of civilization.”
Quote by Molly Haskell
Work
From Reverence to Rape: The Treatment of Women in the Movies, Third Edition
From Reverence to Rape: The Treatment of Women in the Movies, Third Edition is a comprehensive study that examines the changing depiction of women in cinema. The book delves into the historical progression of female characters, analyzing how they have been portrayed from initially respectful to increasingly objectifying and degrading. This edition offers a fresh perspective on the subject, incorporating recent trends and discussions in the film industry. more
Author
Molly Haskell
Molly Haskell, born on September 29, 1939, is a renowned film critic. She is known for her in-depth film analysis and unique perspective, making significant contributions to film history and theory. more