Liz Lemon and Leslie Knope: Post-Modernism and the Future of Feminism →

In a way, Liz Lemon is a 1970s feminist that is trying to be Leslie Knope - a 21st century feminist - and failing miserably.  And frankly, that’s part of 30 Rock’s comedy - it makes commentary on society’s treatment of race, gender, class, and sexuality through its absurdist storylines.  More often than not, 30 Rock aims to point out that it’s all problematic, and pokes holes in almost every point of view, especially when dealing with the stereotypes that often creep up - because they do.  It’s the reality of the world we live in.  It’s our context. 

PLEASE READ. I feel like this post-modern transcendence idea goes beyond sexism and applies somewhat to racism too.

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July 21st with 631 notes
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