Gender Stereotypes In The Dinner Party By Mona Gardner

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Men are often portrayed with more self-control. Women are seen as people who have no control over their nerves and simply just scream. These stereotypes are shown in “The Dinner Party” by Mona Gardner. Many people are invited to a dinner party. During the dinner party, a discussion kicks off about men having more self-control than women. While others are intrigued about this, an American man sees that the hostess of the party suddenly looks nervous. A boy puts a bowl of milk outside to bait a snake. The American figures out that it is under the table. Both men and women show that they have self-control.
Men show that they have self-control. The American man demonstrates his self-control and thinks quickly. He knows that if he warns the people,

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