I feel the purpose of this essay was to remind us of other cultures and beliefs. In every country, there are certain traditions and beliefs which are still practiced and celebrated. In the essay Kingston shares a family secret, and how unfaithful pregnant women were treated in her culture. In every culture men force themselves upon women, and said woman is unwed and pregnant she becomes shammed upon. In our culture, it seems harsh what happened to her Aunt, but in their culture this is perfectly acceptable. This essay was to make us aware culture and tradition is different everywhere you
I feel the purpose of this essay was to remind us of other cultures and beliefs. In every country, there are certain traditions and beliefs which are still practiced and celebrated. In the essay Kingston shares a family secret, and how unfaithful pregnant women were treated in her culture. In every culture men force themselves upon women, and said woman is unwed and pregnant she becomes shammed upon. In our culture, it seems harsh what happened to her Aunt, but in their culture this is perfectly acceptable. This essay was to make us aware culture and tradition is different everywhere you