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Ways of Seeing Chapters 2 & 3 by John Berger
“Men look at women. Women watch themselves being looked at.”
Women are trained to view themselves through the eyes of others, particularly males, in addition to being observed. They are taught to continually observe how they seem from the outside. Their perception of themselves is influenced by how they think others see them.
“The real function of the mirror was otherwise. It was to make the woman connive in treating herself as, first and foremost, a sight.”
Double-awareness is illustrated by the use of a mirror, which reflects the woman's self-consciousness. The inward gaze, a moment of reflection in which the woman looks within and the external gaze, the woman is conscious that the audience is watching her.
Understanding Patriarchy by Bell Hooks
“Patriarchy has no gender.”
Everyone is born with innocence but men are frequently trained to follow social norms and emotionally injure themselves by severing their emotions, rejecting their vulnerability, and disengaging from their emotional needs before they ever hurt other people.
“To end patriarchy we must challenge both its psychological and its concrete manifestations in daily life.”
Patriarchy is a learnt system that may be unlearned, it is not a natural nor a necessary component of existence. To put an end to patriarchy, we must question everything that believes male supremacy is accepted or natural.
Making Trouble by Maura Reilly
“She has spent her entire professional career doing just that, making trouble, embodying the position of the maverick.”
Reilly honors Nochlin's independence, bravery, and nonconformity by referring to her as a maverick. Nochlin made asking tough questions both politically and intellectually vital and wasn't scared to do so.
“Feminist art history is there to make trouble, to call into question, to ruffle feathers in the patriarchal dovecotes.”
This statement captures the essence of feminist art history: it is transformational rather than simply additional. It calls for rethinking the vocabulary, structures, and ideals that have influenced the art industry. It gives young scholars and artists the confidence to keep questioning authority and changing history.
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