Understanding Career Women: A Comparative Analysis of Fatal Attraction and the Devil Wears Prada
Haohan Wang
Abstract:This essay explores the evolving attitudes and perceptions of working women across different eras by comparing two films from distinct time periods. These films serve as poignant reflections of society's changing views on women in the workplace. Fatal Attraction exposes the concerns and apprehensions surrounding ambitious working women in its era, exemplifying the anxiety and self-doubt experienced by independent women of that time. In contrast, The Devil Wears Prada portrays a more contemporary perspective on… Show more
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