Module 9- Document Paper
Richard Nixon like most men in the 50’s and 60’s believed that women belonged in the home as a wife and mother. The wife was to cook, clean, take care of the kids and please the husband. As far-fetched as this sounds today this used to be considered a social norm for most American families. Society condemned women whose goal was not to get married, have children and be an accomplished homemaker.
In the document, “What Freedom Means to Us” Richard Nixon discusses all the wonderful things in America that separates us from Communist countries. Nixon talks about how America is the largest Capitalistic country in the world and we produce goods at an extraordinary rate compared to other countries. Nixon also discusses how the wealth of the people is evenly distributed so …show more content…
American housewives were envied by other women around the world because women in America lived, such “lavish lifestyles”. American housewives got to clean and cook with time-saving appliances, didn’t have to deal with illnesses or the unknown of childbirth, and only had to worry about her husband, kids and keeping up with the home. So, should American women feel guilty for wanting more? Of course not. Despite some people’s beliefs every human whether they are a male or female should have the right to live out their dream. A woman shouldn’t feel guilty for wanting to explore the world, become more intelligent, not have kids, want a career or a chance to become a political figure. “We can no longer ignore that voice within women that says: “I want something more than my husband and my children and my home.” To have true freedom in the U.S one must allow for all persons no matter the gender or race the ability to live out their dreams and speak their minds. No person should ever come to a point in their life where they ask … is this
Richard Nixon like most men in the 50’s and 60’s believed that women belonged in the home as a wife and mother. The wife was to cook, clean, take care of the kids and please the husband. As far-fetched as this sounds today this used to be considered a social norm for most American families. Society condemned women whose goal was not to get married, have children and be an accomplished homemaker.
In the document, “What Freedom Means to Us” Richard Nixon discusses all the wonderful things in America that separates us from Communist countries. Nixon talks about how America is the largest Capitalistic country in the world and we produce goods at an extraordinary rate compared to other countries. Nixon also discusses how the wealth of the people is evenly distributed so …show more content…
American housewives were envied by other women around the world because women in America lived, such “lavish lifestyles”. American housewives got to clean and cook with time-saving appliances, didn’t have to deal with illnesses or the unknown of childbirth, and only had to worry about her husband, kids and keeping up with the home. So, should American women feel guilty for wanting more? Of course not. Despite some people’s beliefs every human whether they are a male or female should have the right to live out their dream. A woman shouldn’t feel guilty for wanting to explore the world, become more intelligent, not have kids, want a career or a chance to become a political figure. “We can no longer ignore that voice within women that says: “I want something more than my husband and my children and my home.” To have true freedom in the U.S one must allow for all persons no matter the gender or race the ability to live out their dreams and speak their minds. No person should ever come to a point in their life where they ask … is this