Feminism is a touchy subject now in days, but it’s seen everywhere. Feminism as defined on a Webster's online dictionary states that it is, “the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.” Many women are considered/want to be a feminist, because it something that advocates for gender equality. Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight saga series has driven support that it’s a feminist piece. To some extent I agree that it’s a feminist piece. For example, Meyer’s focuses on the old fashioned traditional aspect of books like falling in love, marriage, having kids, and live happily ever after. Those are all decisions that Bella chooses as well therefore making her some type of feminist. However, Bella Swan doesn’t embrace the feminine qualities or the feminist ideology. Although it can be initially perceived that Bella Swan is a feminist that keeps her own agency in her daily life, she doesn’t in her romantic relationships because she allows for the men in her life to dictate her actions. …show more content…
Being feminist means that we have options instead of limitations, possibilities instead of a one sided approach to life, and the same equal chances as men. Yes, Bella has her own agency to control her life, but it is selective agency. When it comes to the males in her life, they hold a high influence in her decisions. ( Meeting the family scene. where she felt trapped to do so when she wasn’t ready.) (elaborate more on first part of thesis, how she acts out her own actions which can be seen in a feminist