Discrimination- Sexism
The Yellow Wallpaper
Preston, Gui, Basti
SEXISM-
prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.
CLAIM- Sexism is still a very relevant concept
Victorian Era Sexism-
During the Victorian Era women got a defining role in housekeeping
Wives and daughters were left at home while men went to work during the day
The men and women only came together during breakfast and dinner
Blue Stocking was the name given to women who were unfeminine
The man was usually 5 years older than the woman in marriage
Young women were usually chaperoned when talking to young men
Women were viewed as the weaker sex, in all ways subordinate to male authority
Men dominated all decision making in political,
The Yellow Wallpaper
Preston, Gui, Basti
SEXISM-
prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.
CLAIM- Sexism is still a very relevant concept
Victorian Era Sexism-
During the Victorian Era women got a defining role in housekeeping
Wives and daughters were left at home while men went to work during the day
The men and women only came together during breakfast and dinner
Blue Stocking was the name given to women who were unfeminine
The man was usually 5 years older than the woman in marriage
Young women were usually chaperoned when talking to young men
Women were viewed as the weaker sex, in all ways subordinate to male authority
Men dominated all decision making in political,