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Joan of Arc is one of history's most iconic figures, but her legacy is far from straightforward. Inspired by Chappell Roan donning armour and invoking Joan's spirit, this video delves into the complexities of how the Maid of Orléans has been adopted as a symbol by both feminist movements and far-right ideologies.
Was Joan a trailblazer for women’s empowerment, or has her story been co-opted to serve political agendas? Join me as we unravel the layers of Joan’s legacy, exploring her role as a feminist icon and a symbol of nationalist fervour. From her heroic battlefield triumphs to her tragic end, we’ll examine how Joan’s life and myth have been reinterpreted over the centuries. #JoanOfArc #Feminism #HistoryExplained
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I'm very dyslexic, so I apologise for any mispronunciations that occur when I'm reading scripts for videos. Additionally, whilst flattered, I'm only a PhD student and not a professional educator. As such, I would advise against ever citing my videos or using them as an academic resource: please instead cite references for papers I list in the description box.
🔗 Sources and references below.
This video was inspired by a Substack article by Carol Kupper: carolekupper.substack.com/p/joan-of-arc-feminism-and-the-aesthetics?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Her article was inspired by Halima Jibril, from whom I cited Demetriou: dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/64733/1/joan-of-arc-symbol-of-fascism-or-feminism-chappell-roan-lorde-fiona-apple
Azwar, Rahemma. (2024). “Why Joan of Arc is one of fashion and pop culture’s most enduring icons” https://harpersbazaar.com.au/joan-of-arc-fashion-trend/
Demetriou, D. (2021). Myth and the Rise of the Global Right: Amazons vs. Joan of Arc? Femen and the Front National. Cultural Critique, 110(1), pp.140–180. doi:doi.org/10.1353/cul.2021.0005.
Hanna, Martha. “Iconology and Ideology: Images of Joan of Arc in the Idiom of the Action Française, 1908-1931.” *French Historical Studies* 14, no. 2 (1985): 215–39. doi.org/10.2307/286583.
Jacob, E. (2022). The gender card in far-right political discourse: Éric Zemmour and Marine Le Pen in France, a case study | The Clayman Institute for Gender Research. [online] gender.stanford.edu. Available at: https://gender.stanford.edu/news/gender-card-far-right-political-discourse-eric-zemmour-and-marine-le-pen-france-case-study.
Miller, Allison. 2020. “Joan of Arc, for Fascists and Feminists - JSTOR Daily.” JSTOR Daily. May 14, 2020. daily.jstor.org/joan-of-arc-for-fascists-and-feminists/.
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Joan of Arc is one of history's most iconic figures, but her legacy is far from straightforward. Inspired by Chappell Roan donning armour and invoking Joan's spirit, this video delves into the complexities of how the Maid of Orléans has been adopted as a symbol by both feminist movements and far-right ideologies.
Was Joan a trailblazer for women’s empowerment, or has her story been co-opted to serve political agendas? Join me as we unravel the layers of Joan’s legacy, exploring her role as a feminist icon and a symbol of nationalist fervour. From her heroic battlefield triumphs to her tragic end, we’ll examine how Joan’s life and myth have been reinterpreted over the centuries. #JoanOfArc #Feminism #HistoryExplained
GET MORE FROM ME:
✨ Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/Cinzia
💌 Sign up for my newsletter: tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm
🎥 Life Philosophy Channel: @SelfHelpShelf
🏺Academic Channel: youtube.com/@StudywithCinzia
📩 Video Request form: https://forms.gle/zF6HjhJGZPR2hVx69
🌍 My website/blog: ladyofthelibrary.com
SOCIALS:
🏛️ History Insta: instagram.com/lady.of.the.library
🎓 PhD Insta: instagram.com/the.literary.academic
📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@lady.of.the.library
📚 Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/6341226-c-dubois
📖 Explore more history and literature on my channel!
WHO AM I?
Hey there, I’m Cinzia DuBois On this channel, I talk about dark and ancient history, literature and folklore.
❗️DISCLAIMER
I'm very dyslexic, so I apologise for any mispronunciations that occur when I'm reading scripts for videos. Additionally, whilst flattered, I'm only a PhD student and not a professional educator. As such, I would advise against ever citing my videos or using them as an academic resource: please instead cite references for papers I list in the description box.
🔗 Sources and references below.
This video was inspired by a Substack article by Carol Kupper: carolekupper.substack.com/p/joan-of-arc-feminism-and-the-aesthetics?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Her article was inspired by Halima Jibril, from whom I cited Demetriou: dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/64733/1/joan-of-arc-symbol-of-fascism-or-feminism-chappell-roan-lorde-fiona-apple
Azwar, Rahemma. (2024). “Why Joan of Arc is one of fashion and pop culture’s most enduring icons” https://harpersbazaar.com.au/joan-of-arc-fashion-trend/
Demetriou, D. (2021). Myth and the Rise of the Global Right: Amazons vs. Joan of Arc? Femen and the Front National. Cultural Critique, 110(1), pp.140–180. doi:doi.org/10.1353/cul.2021.0005.
Hanna, Martha. “Iconology and Ideology: Images of Joan of Arc in the Idiom of the Action Française, 1908-1931.” *French Historical Studies* 14, no. 2 (1985): 215–39. doi.org/10.2307/286583.
Jacob, E. (2022). The gender card in far-right political discourse: Éric Zemmour and Marine Le Pen in France, a case study | The Clayman Institute for Gender Research. [online] gender.stanford.edu. Available at: https://gender.stanford.edu/news/gender-card-far-right-political-discourse-eric-zemmour-and-marine-le-pen-france-case-study.
Miller, Allison. 2020. “Joan of Arc, for Fascists and Feminists - JSTOR Daily.” JSTOR Daily. May 14, 2020. daily.jstor.org/joan-of-arc-for-fascists-and-feminists/.
