Gender Roles Of Men And Women In A Streetcar Named Desire

Gender equality has been debatably the most pressing issue for the last century. Unfortunately for many this equilibrium between the rights of men and women has yet to be reached. Throughout the play A Streetcar Named Desire, it becomes clear that characters conform to gender roles, which have been set forth in our history. More specifically in the way men treat women and how women expect to be treated. These gender roles have been changed over time, but many examples of these events can still be found today.
Since early civilization men based on the perception of their physical and mental capabilities have undermined women. Back in the 1940’s male contribution to gender roles was very prevalent. Stanley being a male protagonist had a large influence on morals and lessons taught within the play. Stanley paradoxically conforms to the gender role regarding men having to show dominance by being …show more content…
Women may have not been the main problem but have played a vital role in its prolonged life. In the play A Streetcar Named Desire Blanche, a leading female protagonist, complies with such gender roles in the way in which she expects to be treated. Examples of this can be seen throughout the play but the most impactful one can be seen when blanche is speaking to and …show more content…
Many things have changed drastically since then but still need more time to become optimal. Examples of this can be seen in the way men treat women through mental and physical abuse. As well as in the way women expect themselves to be treated. The great Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations once said “Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good