Saint Point, Manifeste de la femme futuriste Flashcards
What are the main themes discussed in Saint Point’s “Manifeste de la femme futuriste”?
The main themes include equality, freedom (through the emancipation of women), progress, social justice, violence, and the relationship between art and society.
According to Saint Point, what is the concept of equality between men and women?
Saint Point asserts that both men and women are equal. Every superman, every hero is composed of femininity and masculinity. A man must possess both feminine and masculine qualities, and a woman must possess virile qualities; otherwise, they are considered lacking.
Why is Saint Point pro-war and pro-revolution?
Saint Point supports war and revolution because she believes that geniuses emerge during cultural upheavals. She rejects traditionalism and embraces technological progress.
What is Saint Point’s stance on feminism and the rights claimed by feminists?
Saint Point opposes giving women the rights claimed by feminists. She believes that during a sleepy period, women become too wise, good, and pacifist. She advocates for women to possess sublime injustice, similar to the forces of nature.
According to Saint Point, what role should women play in society?
Saint Point believes that women should be either mothers or lovers. She rejects the idea of raising sons for personal satisfaction and emphasizes giving heroes to humanity.
How does Saint Point view feminism, and why does she consider it a political error?
Saint Point sees feminism as moralism and considers it a political error. She believes that feminism restricts women, and she rejects the idea that women should demand the rights claimed by feminists.
