Opening Up Space: A Lovely Technofeminist Opportunity

Appealing to the Male Gaze

Lola Montez undoubtably lived a charmed life, and it wasn't because she was an amazing dancer. She assumed the name "Lola Montez" and identity as a Spanish dancer in 1843, after her whirlwind marriage to Lieutenant Thomas James fell apart. Although Montez was known for her seductive "Spider Dance", what is less discussed, is the fact that Montez got called out for being a "faux-Spaniard", which ended her career (Dimuro). 

Although Montez didn't have the authentic Spanish flair, her beauty apparently made up for it. She stole the heart of many wealthy and influential men such as Alexandre Dumas, the author of The Three Musketeers, 

 

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