... -stereotypes and sarcastic tone, which raises awareness about gender inequality, evokes anger in the audience, and hopefully, promotes change. The movement for gender equality is by no means complete, but Natalie Morin states, "the music industryand the bold women at its forefront are changing things rapidly" (Morin). Allen's song, and other songs with feminist social critique, teach its listeners ... ...

• Word Count: 2131
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... argues that the multiple moves the ring makes changes its significance and undermine its position as a symbol of male hierarchy. Newman then uses an essay about symbolic, sexual inversion, from Natalie Zemon Davis, to point out that the final return of the ring to Bassanio, when she reveals herself as Balthazar, represents her return to the stability of the established hierarchy ... ...

• Word Count: 772
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate