Alexxandria Douglas 4/4/2018
Enlightened Sexism, by Susan J. Douglas responds to anti-feminism and it’s claim that
society thrives in a post-feminist era. The author believes that through seductive messages,
society has become convinced that feminism’s work is done. Douglas challenges the extent of
feminism’s success and the future of the fight for equality. Enlightened Sexism uses television
programs, popular songs, film and news events to prove how far true feminism has yet to come.
Enlightened Sexism is a persuasive piece that challenges readers to understand the importance of
feminism and sexism through topics like cultural phenomenon, resistance to feminism and
politics.
Douglas opens the piece by discussing enlightened sexism and its influence on “fantasies
of power”. She describes her definition of enlightened sexism as, “ a response, deliberate or not,
