Liberal feminism is acknowledged to be the modern model of feminism, symbolized by the belief that women have innate influence to attain equality. That is why in liberal feminism, the aspects or concepts of civil society altering itself to adapt to feminine does not materialize (McElroy, 2002). However, feminists are of the opinion that changing the existing law would help in eradicating those laws which are hostile to women. Thus exploring the movie-American violet which tells the story surrounding the life of Dee Roberts, we are allowed to delve into the nature and circumstances affecting her life. Based on the development and deliberations of the popular civil rights legal proceedings regarding Regina Kelly v.John Paschall , which was filed against 15 defendants whose racial background, was African-American. The circumstances surrounding Dee Roberts do indicate that despite the challenges which included false accusations she opted to fight. Consider the fact that after being dragged to the women prison on drug charges she learns that she was charged as drug peddler. Though, she has no previous drug record she is subjected to choose either to plead guilty and subsequently go home as a convicted criminal or equally remain in jail and opt to challenge the courts decision. This included endangering her custody including the option of having to stay in the prison for a long period due to the anticipated sentence. As the story gains currency we do note that despite Dee Robert life as well as her freedom and children being at risk she opts to face the district attorney and subsequently challenge the courts rulings. the manner Dee Roberts is presented in the film can be explained by the way diverse liberal feminism argues in relation to gender equality. It ought to be noted that the circumstances surrounding her symbolizes the manner women are treated in the society. However, her immediate challenge was to secure her freedom. This is demonstrated in the manner she opted to Remain in prison and fight to clear her name against the false accusations. Empowerment From such a situation it can thus be said the situation can be made better by employing the dynamics and principals of individual empowerment as is articulated under liberal feminism. This can be allied to the fact that liberal feminism have played a critical role in bridging the gap separated the two sexes. In regard to Dee Roberts the situation could be corrected by establishing gender sensitive institutions. Consider the fact that lack of apposite legal procedures that guarantees woman equal rights as men played a central role in as far as the discusses individual is concerned. Note that, by employing the aspects of social theories in regard to feminism Dee Roberts could not have found herself in such a situation. However, due to poor governance, racism and lack of proper procedures of dealing with crime hence she was wrongly charged. Examining the concepts of feminism the apposite way of rectifying the entire issue is for the women to stand against the oppressive legislations. In regard to what Dee Roberts encountered the remedy would be found if women accept to speak against the social evils. Exploring the films plot it is apparent that the circumstances surrounding Roberts were recurring issues within the black community. She re