Abstract The concept of women empowerment in the society is as vital as the empowerment of their male counterparts. Studies have shown that when people are empowered, they become strong, independent and less vulnerable or susceptible to anybody or group of persons. This study in the film medium is extremely crucial, since it will help in redirecting the minds of the society against domestic violence against the women. This is because it aids the development of the society positively. This study applies textual analysis as a methodological tool to examine how the feminine gender is represented in the popular Nigerian film industry called Nollywood. Among the video-films analyzed are: Michael Jaja’s Thanks for Coming and Gallant Babes. The study applied the purposive sampling technique to arrive at these video-films and observes that the female folks are empowered; there will be less domestic violence, since empowerment brings about freedom, realization, and power to resist and confront enemies. It discovers that domestic violence can be physical, economic, psychological, emotional, etc., thereby having serious negative consequences on the women. Some of the representations on women here revolve around some demeaning attitudes towards the women folks, subjecting them to perpetual ridicule; such as being domestic servants, mischievous prostitutes or others that at best paint a negative picture of the Nigerian woman in the society. Except women are empowered, they will continually experience domestic violence, regular abuses, etc. This research did not deny that instances abound where women are also invested with super-human virtues as in some woman-warrior films, the concern here however to advocate for women empowerment in Nollywood which lead to the eradication of domestic violence. Hence, it argues, that rather than continue to perpetuate old fashioned inhumanity on the women, filmmakers and producers should flow with the tide of presenting women in better light that express their resourcefulness to the society.
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Abstract When educating boys and girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), it is vital that teachers know how to best support their students within the classroom as well as how to support their families with community activities. Knowing the definition, etiology, and causes of ASD as well as specific strategies will strengthen educational programming around the world.
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Abstract For a long time, recalling the broadest spectrum of art, including literature, painting, sculpture and all works created in the field of artistic creation, there was a connection that defined (in the context of cultural capital) human existence on the social, physical and spiritual level. Nowadays, feminist circles draw attention to the influence and significance of the way of portraying women and men in post-modernity, fighting against stereotypical patterns of gender roles. The concept of #widurskiwoman photography is a representation of women subject to expressive emancipation, aware of their sensuality, illustrating at the same time the perfection of the human body, where the essential features and values presented in them are hidden under the daily ritual of applying the often-undefined mask.
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