"Of course it's unfair. We're women. Our choices are never easy."

The movie Titanic has become a staple in American cinema as competitively one of the best movies of all time. It was released in 1997 with starring roles from Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Billy Zane, Victor Garber, and Kathy Bates. And I'm sure we have all seen the "I'm the king of the world!" scene in which Leo is standing at the bow of the ship with his arms outstretched. It has become somewhat a staple scene in all of American contemporary films. However, one of the underlying themes and motifs of this film focuses on feminism. Rose DeWitt Bukater is a daughter of a wealthy businessman and a passive mother who reminds Rose of her place in society. So, when her father leaves them without any money, Rose's mother realizes the only thing they can do is hide behind their good name and marry Rose off to a wealthy, potentially powerful man. This gives the audience insight into how females fit into society during the early 1900s in Europe as well as in the United States. Women did not make choices based on what they wanted to do, but based on what others wanted them to do. And just as Rose's mother thoughtfully consoled her daughter about the decision she was forced to make, "We're women. Our choices are never easy."