In 1984, George Orwell depicts the outcome of the implementation of totalitarianism and communism in society. The main protagonist, Winston, resides in Oceania, one of the three nations in the novel, with the other being Eurasia and Eastasia. The Party, short for the “English Socialist Party,” rules with totalitarianism and expects absolute compliance from the people. Written shortly after the Second World War, 1984 describes a government inspired by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. The conclusion of the same war ushered in the Polish People’s Republic, and the nation became a communist single-party state led by the PUWP, an acronym for the Polish United Workers’ Party. The change in the country’s government system triggered change in its
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The subject spurs controversy in most societies, and the two previously mentioned are no different. Both promote equal treatment of all humans, regardless of gender. In doing so, they attempt to eliminate gender stereotypes to make all humans have identical responsibilities in society. The Party ruling Oceania in 1984 encourages people to ignore gender roles and treat all humans alike. In concept, this seems ideal, but in reality, complete gender equality cannot be fully achieved, as the differences between male and female bodies are impossible to omit. This is addressed by the obligatory monthly sex talks given to girls of all ages. Another major character in 1984, Julia, explains that, “they rub it into you for years. I dare say it works in a lot of cases. But of course you can never tell; people are such hypocrites” (132). The Party’s willingness to make gender a non-issue demonstrates how the Oceanian rule solely encourages love for Big Brother and Ingsoc. Insert transition As opposed to the Oceanian rule, the government in the Polish People’s Republic did not attempt to treat all genders identically. Instead, gender stereotypes would be embraced within Polish society. Whilst men were expected to provide financial support to their families, women were to take up the role of housekeeper and caretaker of children, due to the lack of cleaning services at the time (Szybinska). However, this did not prevent numerous women from working desk jobs, such as being a secretary, an accountant or a chef (Klich–Kluczewska). The government did not enforce these gender roles, but it was truly rare to witness a couple in which the man takes upon himself the role of caretaker of the house and his wife pursues her professional
The subject spurs controversy in most societies, and the two previously mentioned are no different. Both promote equal treatment of all humans, regardless of gender. In doing so, they attempt to eliminate gender stereotypes to make all humans have identical responsibilities in society. The Party ruling Oceania in 1984 encourages people to ignore gender roles and treat all humans alike. In concept, this seems ideal, but in reality, complete gender equality cannot be fully achieved, as the differences between male and female bodies are impossible to omit. This is addressed by the obligatory monthly sex talks given to girls of all ages. Another major character in 1984, Julia, explains that, “they rub it into you for years. I dare say it works in a lot of cases. But of course you can never tell; people are such hypocrites” (132). The Party’s willingness to make gender a non-issue demonstrates how the Oceanian rule solely encourages love for Big Brother and Ingsoc. Insert transition As opposed to the Oceanian rule, the government in the Polish People’s Republic did not attempt to treat all genders identically. Instead, gender stereotypes would be embraced within Polish society. Whilst men were expected to provide financial support to their families, women were to take up the role of housekeeper and caretaker of children, due to the lack of cleaning services at the time (Szybinska). However, this did not prevent numerous women from working desk jobs, such as being a secretary, an accountant or a chef (Klich–Kluczewska). The government did not enforce these gender roles, but it was truly rare to witness a couple in which the man takes upon himself the role of caretaker of the house and his wife pursues her professional