In the 1950s, the social status of American women seemed to have improved significantly on the surface. However, in renowned women's universities like[Expand All]
In the 1950s, the social status of American women seemed to have improved significantly on the surface. However, in renowned women's universities like Wesley, teachers still focused all their teaching on future good marriages, did not encourage them to actively acquire knowledge they were interested in, and did not pay attention to cultivating their psychological qualities. Beautiful and mature Catherine (played by Julia Roberts) graduated from university and came to the school with ideals and enthusiasm to teach art history. However, she encountered repeated rejections because she wanted to spread the seeds of freedom. However, because of her wit, straightforwardness, enthusiasm and eruteness, Catherine soon won the affection of her students. Among them were several students, such as Joan (played by Julia Stiles), who wanted to achieve something like boys, and Livy (played by Maggie Gyllenhaal), who was lively and active. And gradually, his true nature was revealed. However, the news that another student, Betty (played by Kirsten Dunst), was getting married broke the free and romantic atmosphere again.[Collapse]
