The feminist lens focuses on women’s characters, and what their roles were in the story. In The Raisin In the Sun, a woman like Mama is portrayed as a strong and independent at the time where women expected to be submissive to men, raise their kids, and serve husbands. The move up North was very significant for Mama, as she had expectations of a better life for her family. Beneatha was another example in the play. She is an example of a strong and a modern woman who struggles to determine her identity as a well-educated black woman. She believes that “People have to express themselves one way or another.” (Hansberry) Ruth is an example of how women were treated in the society. She expresses her frustrations with her spouse, Walter. He was very
