Femininity In Othello

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In Othello written by shakespeare, is portrayed as a well respected and yet a jealous moore because of the background history of moores. Similarly, because of these assumptions and stereotypes towards people, hispanic woman, in today’s American society are both seen as “senoritas” meaning very “passive” “feeble”, and “dependent” and are also seen as “unintelligent” and “spicy latinas”. In Act 1 othello is perceived by Brabantio as a scary but also as a moor… Brabantio's daughter ran away with Othello and he was furious so he said exactly what he thought of Othello “you really think she is To fall in love with what she feared to look on?” showing that's how people saw him as. Iago saw Othello as his “boss” but he is only taking advantage of him “By pretending to serve their lords, these men get rich, and when they’ve saved up enough they can be their own masters” the Duke and Senators and most of venice have much respect for …show more content…
Many men and other woman see “latinas AS “spicy” by the way they “seduce” other men and think all “latinas” just want to have “fun” with men and that that is all they think about apparently. But you know of course they have to throw in the cooking, attitude body shape, and etc.” Hispanics women are called “spicy latinas” for a reason,“A spicy Latina must be loud, bombastic, and seductive (insert sexy Latin accent here). She must also be hot-blooded, quick-tempered, and passionate.” not only are they seen as “spicy latinas” but ” the media has made them seem like Comfortable sexuality, it's labeled as prostitution or being vamp-ish, and having a lot of kids” for some reason social media “tends to translate everything very negatively”. I understand not everything is seen negatively there are also a few positive stereotypes but those aren't heard of as often as the negative
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