The Bigger Picture

The bigger picture of feminism and the damsel in distress archetype is not necessarily that the archetype itself is changing, but that it is society that is changing. As our society evolves it becomes apparent that such weak archetypes that put women in bad light are not as socially accepted anymore. In order to keep the damsel in distress archetype relevant it becomes necessary for it to evolve into something that is socially accepted. Thanks largely in part to the third wave of feminism and the overall changing mindset, the damsel in distress is no longer limited solely to women. On top of that the damsel in distress is more active and has skills such as intelligence or strength. The damsel in distress has always been a product of society. It used to be used to show women admirable traits such as domesticity and passiveness, and as it slowly evolves it shows women that they can be tough but still occasionally need saving, The archetype isn't perfect, but it is taking us in a direction that us more admirable and shows more hope for the future.