These are the only two female superhero leads that we have ever seen in Marvel or DC films, and whether it’s incidental or not, the two heroes tell us a lot about how our culture thinks about power, femininity and womanhood.
Tag: Wonder Woman
Peace, Strength, Wisdom, Wonder
It’s no wonder she’s graced the Ms. cover five times and counting. Wonder Woman remains a dynamic symbol of women’s potential, the possibilities of feminism and the hopes of humanity.
Not Backing Down
We promise to keep making history, pushing forward and inspiring a movement that has changed the world.
Is Wonder Woman a Role Model: Yes, But Do We Really Have to Ask?
The question isnt whether Wonder Woman’s sexy dress, satin tights or even increasingly violent on-screen heroics merit her a role model. The question is: Why we don’t ask the same questions of male superheroes?
Hollywood’s Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman deflected the bullets of male boycotters and smashed the box office glass ceiling. For any director, regardless of gender, achieving these feats is incredible. But for a woman to do so is a prayer answered.
Embracing the Amazons
Western culture remains exceptionally wary of these warrior women—even in the latest iteration of Wonder Woman.
Wonder Woman is Back on the Cover of Ms.—And You Could See Your Name in the Issue!
Wonder Woman is leaping off movie screens as part of our 45th anniversary celebration, returning for the fifth time to the cover of Ms. Join her on the pages of our Anniversary Issue by becoming a Ms. member!
Taking My Son To See Wonder Woman Was Just As Important As Taking My Daughter
In Trump’s America, our girls—and possibly, more importantly, our boys—need strong female role models.
What the U.S. Can Learn from Wonder Woman
Perhaps the sweeping success of Wonder Woman across America reflects something more—a longing for a hero with a heart.
The Feminist Promise of Wonder Woman
In a world plagued by wars, terrorist acts and misogyny, the mythical existence of a Wonder Woman provides cathartic release and a fulfilling fantasy that our womanhood is a source of strength and leadership.