Feminism/Thelma and Louise
Thelma and Louise is a movie that portrays women in a new way. The two are seen as strong and capable women in the movie, instead of meek and marginalized as in previous films. There are two scenes in the movie where I think it is shown that these women are empowered individuals. The first is when Thelma tells her husband she is leaving, and doesn't give in when he threatens her, or puts her down. That displays real courage and self-acceptance to be able to confront someone who has so much influence in your life. The second scene is when Thelma and Louise confront the truck driver. The scene shows that they believe in themselves enough to know that they do not deserve to be treated that way, and they won't accept/ tolerate it any longer.
To me, feminism is simply women being proud of their gender, and believing that they deserve respect and equality.