Rather than represent real women, Wonder Woman satisfies the societal image of the ideal woman. In a recent article, the Hollywood Reporter said that Warner Bros had created вЂњwhat one might describe as a post-feminist Wonder WomanвЂќ, with Jenkins вЂњtemper the characterвЂ™s traditional strength with vulnerabilityвЂќ.Д®ven Gadot, the filmвЂ™s Israeli star, is quoted as saying, вЂњCredit Patty for not turning into a ballbusterвЂќ вЂ“ not the most feminist of concepts. But are we being overly generous with the feminist label here? As Wonder Woman, Gal Godot overcomes the trite вЂњdamsel in distressвЂќ narrative and rescues her own damn self.

This woman-directed, woman-led film tells a story of justice, of a character who fights evil forces for the greater good. It is the first time since 1984вЂ™s Supergirl that a female superhero has anchored a film. The film, released on June 2, has already brought in US$571 million worldwide.Дirector Patty JenkinвЂ™s Wonder Woman is being hailed as a вЂњmasterpiece of subversive feminismвЂќ. SheвЂ™s still winning at the box office though. Just as quickly as sheвЂ™d got it, Wonder Woman lost her job. Over 44,000 people signed a petition resulting in вЂњone less woman in politicsвЂќ. Was the UN implying that no flesh-and-blood woman was up to the task? Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who plays Wonder Woman | Image courtesy: HaaretzДЇeminists skewered the decision. While the fictional feminist icon has long been a representative of strong, liberated women, her Western appearance, sexualised image and unrealistic beauty donвЂ™t resonate with millions of young women around the world. The announcement, which coincided with Wonder WomanвЂ™s 75th birthday and a new Hollywood super-production about the comic book character, was met with a great deal of criticism. In October 2016, the United Nations made a curious appointment: Wonder Woman would be the global organisationвЂ™s new Ambassador for WomenвЂ™s Empowerment, aligned with the launch of a new campaign to fuel Sustainable Development Goal number five, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030. ItвЂ™s been a busy and controversial year for Wonder Woman.

Symbol for female strength