19 Reasons Rose From “Titanic” Is A Feminist Hero

Let’s face it: Rose DeWitt Bukater is a social rebel and pioneer for equality.

Rose educates herself on progressive theories. In 1912.

Rose educates herself on progressive theories. In 1912.

That moment when she calls out one of the most powerful men in the world:

"Do you know of Dr. Freud? His ideas with male preoccupation with size might be of particular interest to you, Mr. Ismay."

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Rose is a woman who has opinions and isn't afraid to share them. In 1912.

Rose is a woman who has opinions and isn't afraid to share them. In 1912.

"The difference between Cal's taste in art and mine is that I have some."

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Though hesitant at first, Rose expresses interest in doing what men do. In 1912.

Though hesitant at first, Rose expresses interest in doing what men do. In 1912.

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Rose isn't concerned with society's imposed ideals of femininity. In 1912.

Rose isn't concerned with society's imposed ideals of femininity. In 1912.

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