Delina Tesfamichael
Dr. Tullis
Intl Fem Comics
09 May 2016
Social Expectations on Women
The largest influences on us in society are cultural influences. For many, this includes religion, and the various characteristics about us from our appearance to our thoughts and aspirations. The most important of these cultural influences is the influence over our moral behavior. However, we do not always have to live within expectations of society. In society gender roles are created the moment you are born. It is a rule enforced from parents, community, and schools. Two feminist comics that represent the social expectations of women and how they went against the norms are Persepolis by Satrapi and My New York Diary by Doucet. Some of society 's view …show more content…
Marjane was really smart and was involved with the political uprisings during the and 80’s. The family was so involved in the political turmoil, and most of the families were imprisoned or executed for going against the regime. Marjane favorite uncle Anoosh, was seen as a Russian spy and later was executed by the Iranian regime. It made Marjane angry, which made her be more involved with the demonstrations of overthrowing the regime. She was so curious to know the past history of her family. The overthrowing of shah caused the war between Iran and Iraq. Iran was being controlled by the Islamic law, which made anything about the western idea or influence to be removed. The women were made to wear the veil, show no skin, and the men were not to shave their beard. No alcohol was to be drank and no parties were allowed. If seen or going against these rules you were imprisoned. Of course there were people like Marjane’s family against this cultural revolution, but they could not voice against it because it ended up being violent. “Everywhere in the streets there were demonstrations for and against the veil” (Satrapi …show more content…
Marjane’s father had to warn Darius because Marjane was a very liberated woman and after she gets married he still wants to make sure she keeps her freedom. Her father telling Darius “My wife and I have raised our daughter with complete freedom. If she spends her whole life in Iran, she’ll wither. I’m therefore asking the both of you to leave to continue your studies in Europe after your diploma. You will have my financial support” (Satrapi 313). Eventually, they got married and started their life. However, their marriage was not a happy one and later they ended up getting a divorce. Marjane was a woman who liked her freedom and loved being independent. She could not express her freedom in Iran so they had to send her away to Austria and later on to France. Her family saying their farewell and her father was the one crying and not her mother; “My father cried as usual” (Satrapi
Dr. Tullis
Intl Fem Comics
09 May 2016
Social Expectations on Women
The largest influences on us in society are cultural influences. For many, this includes religion, and the various characteristics about us from our appearance to our thoughts and aspirations. The most important of these cultural influences is the influence over our moral behavior. However, we do not always have to live within expectations of society. In society gender roles are created the moment you are born. It is a rule enforced from parents, community, and schools. Two feminist comics that represent the social expectations of women and how they went against the norms are Persepolis by Satrapi and My New York Diary by Doucet. Some of society 's view …show more content…
Marjane was really smart and was involved with the political uprisings during the and 80’s. The family was so involved in the political turmoil, and most of the families were imprisoned or executed for going against the regime. Marjane favorite uncle Anoosh, was seen as a Russian spy and later was executed by the Iranian regime. It made Marjane angry, which made her be more involved with the demonstrations of overthrowing the regime. She was so curious to know the past history of her family. The overthrowing of shah caused the war between Iran and Iraq. Iran was being controlled by the Islamic law, which made anything about the western idea or influence to be removed. The women were made to wear the veil, show no skin, and the men were not to shave their beard. No alcohol was to be drank and no parties were allowed. If seen or going against these rules you were imprisoned. Of course there were people like Marjane’s family against this cultural revolution, but they could not voice against it because it ended up being violent. “Everywhere in the streets there were demonstrations for and against the veil” (Satrapi …show more content…
Marjane’s father had to warn Darius because Marjane was a very liberated woman and after she gets married he still wants to make sure she keeps her freedom. Her father telling Darius “My wife and I have raised our daughter with complete freedom. If she spends her whole life in Iran, she’ll wither. I’m therefore asking the both of you to leave to continue your studies in Europe after your diploma. You will have my financial support” (Satrapi 313). Eventually, they got married and started their life. However, their marriage was not a happy one and later they ended up getting a divorce. Marjane was a woman who liked her freedom and loved being independent. She could not express her freedom in Iran so they had to send her away to Austria and later on to France. Her family saying their farewell and her father was the one crying and not her mother; “My father cried as usual” (Satrapi