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The document outlines an internal assessment focusing on the global issue of girls' agency in a patriarchal society, using literary and non-literary texts by Carol Ann Duffy and Liza Donnelly. It discusses themes of misogyny, the struggle for independence, and societal expectations through various works, highlighting the impact of patriarchy on women's identity and agency. The analysis emphasizes the importance of voice and representation in literature and art, as well as the consequences of societal norms on young girls' perceptions of their futures.

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Eng IO Outline

The document outlines an internal assessment focusing on the global issue of girls' agency in a patriarchal society, using literary and non-literary texts by Carol Ann Duffy and Liza Donnelly. It discusses themes of misogyny, the struggle for independence, and societal expectations through various works, highlighting the impact of patriarchy on women's identity and agency. The analysis emphasizes the importance of voice and representation in literature and art, as well as the consequences of societal norms on young girls' perceptions of their futures.

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Language A: language and literature Internal Assessment

Student outline form

Global issue:
The struggle for girls to develop a sense of agency in adulthood as a consequence of
growing up in a patriarchal society.

Texts chosen
Literary work (extract): Carol Ann Duffy: Little Red Cap
Greater literary work: Eurydice & Standing Female Nude
Non-literary body of work (extract): Liza Donnelly: Some kids at school called you a feminist
Greater non-literary body of work: I can’t decide what I’m going to be when I grow up…&
When we get married, Tommy…

● Carol Ann Duffy: Little Red Cap //world washes out female perspective //poem grants the
posing woman the voice which the artist silences //agency can be developed when extracted
from society & left to think for herself

● Author’s own experience with misogyny in the literary scene, but also applicable to wider
society //Rewriting women being the victims// Journey of growth

● NARRATIVE. patriarchy-> taboo around women being ‘unladylike’ //more desire, rebellious//
still is in favour of men //even in a consensual relationship-> misogyny// realization only
through experience & reflection// METAPHOR. destroying sexual and vocal power//
opposite-> ALLUSION. grandma/ generational, less independent, consequences //difficulty to
escape

● Eurydice: growth and eventual escape from the misogynistic world// how men’s arrogance
can flatten women’s humanity //misogyny that reduces women to "Muses", distressed
damsels for men to rescue.

● Standing Female Nude: contrast in societal attitudes towards men and women //Failing to
capture the spirit of the woman on the canvas //all credit goes to the artist when the painting is
in a museum

● Liza Donnelly: Some kids at school called you a feminist// lack of understanding bc
patriarchy leads to rejection of the mindset

● Typical-looking family// parents conform to societal expectations //Way ‘feminist’ is used//


Daughter using violence to defend mother //Giving women a voice, in foreground //Contrast in
size, male dominance //Lack of response

● Typical style //Satirical humour //Punchline after graphics/ Time to perceive the art before
recognizing the message //contrast with art// child-like art-style, but tackling prominent social
issues

● I can’t decide what I’m going to be when I grow up… Objectification of women. Lacking
agency //innocent-looking children playing with dolls & use of vulgar language: ‘slut’ //children
are susceptible /pick up on behaviours of adults// over-sexualization of women penetrates
society //boo maturity. When we get married, Tommy… //internalized role before processing
purpose //lacking agency// inevitable future

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