Rod Lurie Quotes
I think our nation cannot stomach the notion of a woman in sexual terms whatsoever: that we are so puritanical that we cannot dismiss the notion of sex from our minds when it comes to women.
Topics
Sex, Sexual Relations
Sexism, Sexists
Misogyny, Anti-Female, Anti-Feminism
Double Standard
Gender Equality, Gender Inequality
Sexual Repression
Patriarchy
Cultural Taboo
Female Empowerment
Gender Bias
Gender Stereotypes
Patriarchal Norms
Sexual Discrimination
Sexual Objectification
Sexualization of Women
Social Stigma
Women's Sexuality
Woman Empowerment
Citations
Kaufman, Anthony. "Interview: Rod Lurie's 'Contender'." IndieWire, Penske Media Corporation, 13 Oct. 2000.
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Rod Lurie is an Israeli-American director, screenwriter, and former film critic.