T&L
Thelma and Louise was such a great film. Although their behavior was extreme, the undertones and the points they made throughout the film are accurate feminist ideas. Wanting respect should be expected, and teaching the men throughout the movie how to treat/talk to women was done really well. The scene that really stood out to me was the event that began their road journey. It does not surprise me that a rapist would use such language toward Louise after she rescues Thelma. What he says to her is so utterly disrespectful as well as trying to do quite possibly the biggest violation toward someone, I was glad when she shot him. Obviously, this was the extreme case of teaching someone a lesson, but the message was still the same. Without the violence, viewers can still understand what is to be taken from that scene. Disrespect in such a way should not be tolerated. My definition of feminism, is basically just being treated with as equal respect and fairness as anyone else. Women are put back so often by double standards (For example being called emotional or a bitch if you try to speak your mind against something) and it just seems ridiculous to me that things are still issues in this time period. Thelma and Louise has been my favorite movie we have watched so far this semester. It really in empowering to at the very least (non-violently) stand up for yourself if you feel you are being treating poorly.