| Name: | Controversy Surrounds New Sculpture of Mary Wollstonecraft, Asking Is Nudity Necessary? |
| Authors: | Morris, Sally |
| Published Date: | 14 Nov. 2020 |
| Indexed Date: | 21 Sep. 2023 |
| Web Link: | https://www.thegryphon.co.uk/2020/11/14/controversy-surrounds-new-sculpture-of-mary-wollstonecraft-asking-is-nudity-necessary/ |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Morris, Sally. “Controversy Surrounds New Sculpture of Mary Wollstonecraft, Asking Is Nudity Necessary?” The Gryphon, 14 Nov. 2020, https://www.thegryphon.co.uk/2020/11/14/controversy-surrounds-new-sculpture-of-mary-wollstonecraft-asking-is-nudity-necessary/ |
Summary
The recent unveiling of a statue of Mary Wollstonecraft in the UK has sparked debate due to its depiction of a naked woman, with many feeling that it fails to serve a meaningful purpose and only contributes to the objectification of the female body. The statue's portrayal of Wollstonecraft as a young, thin, and white woman has been criticized for not representing the diversity and complexity of the feminist movement.