FMST 316 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Heterosexuality, Social Constructionism, Condom
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Ada (main character): stewart obvious tries to rape her in the woods, tries to rape her when she"s unconscious, cuts her finger off, throws her against walls etc. How is ada uniquely positioned as a sexual subject in this film: negotiating sex w/ baines sex acts for key changes, very sensual/sexual character, navigating very patriarchal context where her rights can be bought and sold. What may flora (the daughter) have learned about sexuality within her family: seems oblivious, but might have been jealous of the attention stewart has been giving ada and ada"s divided attention. Baines my mind has seized on you". Desire coercion in sexual relationships someone else inflames your desires. Form of enslavement anticipation against being assaulted constantly reminds women of vulnerability false sense of security psychological problems that manifests after assaults allows justice to be served. The idea of it being out there might be enough to dissuade rapists.
