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EWRT 2
John Kee Sooja
07 December 2017
Final Essay Draft In Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the author encourages the audience to confront irrational characteristics that are present in our society today by comparing them to rational characteristics displayed in feminist society. Gilman wants her readers to realize She attacks the current traditions concerning the environment and farming, population, education, gender roles and relationships so that the reader will come to challenge traditions in favor of rationality. In Herland Gilman pushes for a more rational treatment of the environment and farming techniques by showing how the Herlanders control the population and grow food with consideration to the limited amount of …show more content…
Terry, Jeff and Van, the three male characters, are confused by these women when they explain to them about population control. Population control would be the best course for everyone, but in their society the idea of itl would be an unacceptable concept especially for those who are in position of authority. This method would significantly decrease the number of citizens who struggle with poverty and starvation and also it would allow more equal and fair distribution of resources to everyone. It is interesting how there are difference in their reactions to population control because Terry, being in one of those authorities, refuses to accept that fact that there is a problem with the outside world because he is the one who benefits from other people's poverty. However, Jeff and Van are more open to the idea of population control so they feel ashamed how ignorant they were about the obvious problem just because it wasn't directly affecting …show more content…
The men almost do not feel that these women are female because they lack the feminine traits of their women. They are far from attracted from these masculine woman and instead prefer the young, playful girls. Giman points out this thermophilic behavior and forces the reader to confront their attraction to girls over woman. (Quote compare of the woman and girls by the men) Though the women that the they first meet are far from the women of the outside world the men are not attracted to their abilities only to their girl-like qualities. Why value the useless qualities over the exceptionally ones? Gilman wants to show the reader that woman should be found attractive for valuable qualities and not the useless ones. What is valuable in marrying a girl who is far from able compared to an educated woman? The men also dislike the lack of femininity in the woman's dress and haircuts. (Jeff's quote) This is even after they see the practicality and comfort of wearing reasonable clothing. Gilman point out here the irrationality of the current days clothing especially women's clothing. Why should clothing be uncomfortable or
EWRT 2
John Kee Sooja
07 December 2017
Final Essay Draft In Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the author encourages the audience to confront irrational characteristics that are present in our society today by comparing them to rational characteristics displayed in feminist society. Gilman wants her readers to realize She attacks the current traditions concerning the environment and farming, population, education, gender roles and relationships so that the reader will come to challenge traditions in favor of rationality. In Herland Gilman pushes for a more rational treatment of the environment and farming techniques by showing how the Herlanders control the population and grow food with consideration to the limited amount of …show more content…
Terry, Jeff and Van, the three male characters, are confused by these women when they explain to them about population control. Population control would be the best course for everyone, but in their society the idea of itl would be an unacceptable concept especially for those who are in position of authority. This method would significantly decrease the number of citizens who struggle with poverty and starvation and also it would allow more equal and fair distribution of resources to everyone. It is interesting how there are difference in their reactions to population control because Terry, being in one of those authorities, refuses to accept that fact that there is a problem with the outside world because he is the one who benefits from other people's poverty. However, Jeff and Van are more open to the idea of population control so they feel ashamed how ignorant they were about the obvious problem just because it wasn't directly affecting …show more content…
The men almost do not feel that these women are female because they lack the feminine traits of their women. They are far from attracted from these masculine woman and instead prefer the young, playful girls. Giman points out this thermophilic behavior and forces the reader to confront their attraction to girls over woman. (Quote compare of the woman and girls by the men) Though the women that the they first meet are far from the women of the outside world the men are not attracted to their abilities only to their girl-like qualities. Why value the useless qualities over the exceptionally ones? Gilman wants to show the reader that woman should be found attractive for valuable qualities and not the useless ones. What is valuable in marrying a girl who is far from able compared to an educated woman? The men also dislike the lack of femininity in the woman's dress and haircuts. (Jeff's quote) This is even after they see the practicality and comfort of wearing reasonable clothing. Gilman point out here the irrationality of the current days clothing especially women's clothing. Why should clothing be uncomfortable or