1. In the 1980s Madonna says: “To the feminists, I would like to point out that they are missing a couple of things, I may be dressing like the typical bimbo, but I’m in charge and isn’t that what feminism is all about?” At the time there was a reaction against Madonna.
How has her persona evolved over time – using a feminist lens? Think of other pop culture figures – has this changed/stayed the same?
2. Today in 2022, how would a new “Madonna” be received?
3. Abigail Pogrebin says: “I think my mother was angry about a lot of things and turned that anger into action, I don’t feel that anger, and sometimes I’m ashamed to admit it.” Then latter laments how hard it was for her as a working mother to balance work and family. Why do you think she see those issues as not ones to take action on?
