magazine in 1972-with the slogan “Wonder Woman for President.” But the core brand was still strong enough for Gloria Steinem to put her on the cover of the first newsstand issue of Ms. It was no longer clear whether she was meant to empower the girls or captivate the boys. During the 1960s, she was hardly wondrous at all, less a heroic warrior than the tomboyish girl next-door. Over the years, the writers at DC Comics softened Wonder Woman’s powers in ways that would have infuriated Marston. Not wanting to be girls, they don’t want to be tender, submissive, peace-loving as good women are.” “Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength and power.

“Wonder Woman is psychological propaganda for the new type of woman who should, I believe, rule the world,” declared the psychologist and comic book writer William Moulton Marston, offering a proto-feminist vision that undoubtedly sounded quite radical in 1943. It wouldn’t have pleased Wonder Woman’s creator either. The fact that she isn’t even getting billing in the title makes me suspicious. Would the producers give her a role as fierce as her origins-and maybe some shoulder straps-or would she just be cartoon eye candy? Superman, it made me excited-and anxious. She seemed to be speaking directly to me, urging, “Go find your own inner Amazonian.” When I read the news that Wonder Woman was going to be resurrected for a blockbuster movie in 2016, Batman vs.

I never wanted to dress like her-the idea of wearing a gold lamé bustier and star-spangled blue underwear all day seemed problematic-but the Amazonian princess was strong and resourceful, with a rope trick for every problem. Just get her some flowers, and a diamond ring formerly worn by one of the most famous figures of the 20th century.I loved watching the “Wonder Woman” TV series when I was a girl. So, you see, fellas? The question of what to get your wife for your anniversary has an easy answer. Kate reportedly 'put her artistic skills to good use and surprised William a framed sketch of the two of them from an old photograph taken during their St Andrew’s years. In addition to the ring, William gave Kate 'a replica of the bouquet of flowers that she walked down the aisle holding on their wedding day-to symbolize their love, unity and friendship.'įor her part, Kate opted to give William a handmade gift. In the case of the former, William reportedly gifted Kate a diamond ring that once belonged to his mother, the late Princess Diana.

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