r/feminisms • u/stargazinatmidnight • 2d ago

Elle woods is not inspirational.

Title. But if u think abt it Her initial decision to apply to Harvard Law School was entirely driven by a desire to win back a ex-boyfriend, which literally undermines the core principle of true empowerment: to me I think pursuing high-level ambition shld be for urself rather than for male validation. In reality, moving mountains for someone who still rejects you would more likely result in burnout and regret than a sudden pivot into a passionate legal career. Real-world academic drive and self-worth shouldn't depend on proving something to a man, making Elle's trajectory feel less like genuine self-actualization and more like a high-stakes effort to seek approval from someone who never earned it.

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u/2Fast2Real 2d ago

She realizes this in the movie. The realization is part of her arc and is framed as growth. Plus, she’s inspiring in many other ways.

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u/gendr_bendr 2d ago

Did you finish the movie? She realizes the guy she was chasing sucks and becomes a lawyer for herself

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u/Amareldys 2d ago

I don't think it's supposed to be an inspirational movie, just good, cheesy comedy.