Sex and the City

Sex and the City is presented as a radical text, having the idea of women enjoying "sex" be radical in itself. On the same note, the history of sexuality would argue that lesbians take on a more masculine identity which is clearly seen in Sex and the City with the character of Miranda. Because she surrounds herself with males and works as a lawyer (taking on a masculine profession), many people are led to assume that she is a lesbian. In doing so, Miranda may in fact be representing the refined idea of the "new woman," the more independent female who does not need a man to define her identity and existence.