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Wright, Lenore J. "Becoming a (Wonder) Woman." Wonder Woman and Philosophy. The Amazonian Mystique. Ed. Jacob M. Held. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2016. 3–18. 
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Resource type: Book Chapter
Language: en: English
DOI: 10.1002/9781119280804.ch1
BibTeX citation key: Wright2016
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Categories: General
Keywords: "Wonder Woman", Superhero, USA
Creators: Held, Wright
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (Chichester)
Collection: Wonder Woman and Philosophy. The Amazonian Mystique
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Abstract
More than 70 years have passed since the debut of Wonder Woman in All Star Comics. To the wonder of many, Wonder Woman remains one of the most popular comic-book superheroes of all time. Wonder Woman is a walking, and sometimes flying, paradox of attributions and images. This chapter explores the complexities of Wonder Woman's identity, as she navigates male and female spheres of existence to embody a modern American ideal. The critical feminist task is for women to transcend barriers to freedom so they can begin to forge their identities and enjoy selffulfillment. Wonder Woman challenges established social roles and the assumed facticity of life by creating her identity in the world, an identity born out of sacrifice and pain. Wonder Woman's feminist spirit originates in her ancestry. Despite Wonder Woman's respect for her mother's authority and commitment to women's independence, romantic love prevails.
  
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