The 1970's were a very powerful point in time for the women's movement throughout the United States. Females around the country were proving that they were physically and mentally equal to men and it was time people realized that. The women in portrayed in FOX's teen comedy, That 70's show, represent this female revolution in America at that time. Not only do the girls in the show play smart and strong roles, but the plot also explores themes of modern feminism. Within the show "The Madonna and the Whore" theory, reversed gender roles and made dominance all play major parts in the show's story line.

One of the most classic arguments made from the feminist standpoint, is the classification of women into two groups: the Madonna or the Whore. The Madonna is the term given to the classic, non-provocative girl who men tend to settle down with and introduce to their parents. On the hand, the whore represents sexually expressive women whom men lust for but do not love. In describing the charecteristics of the "whore", Louis Tyson stated, "they're sexually forward in appearance or behavior, or they have multiple partners. Men sleep with 'bad girls,' but they don't marry them,"(89). Por

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traying these roles in the show are the two women in Eric's life, his girlfriend and his sister. On one hand Eric's girlfriend plays the model spouse who is always in debate with Eric on the subject of sex. She is known as the "good girl" who is respectable and always does what is morally right. Donna obviously holds the role of the "Madonna" due also to the similarities in names.

That 70's Show. Prod. Carsey-Werner. 20th Century Fox, 1998- 2001

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