She says that the reason men gained so much status in society started “a thousand years ago. Because human beings lived in a world in which physical strength was the most important attribute for survival; the physically stronger person was more likely to lead” (Adichie 17-18). This really demonstrates an understanding on the topic, and unfortunatly most people don’t seem to make this connection. This shows why men have had such an influence in society throughout the ages. It also explains why woman lack so much status in both of the novels. In Heart of darkness women lack status because (in the story Marlow tell at least) they simply do not take part in anything that seem remotely dangerous or have a high mortality rate which is the setting for most of the plot. This job is for the strong men who have a higher chance of surviving, therefore the woman would have no position that would grant them a high or higher than normal status. One quote from Heart of darkness that shows why men do not really trust women is when Marlow says that women, “live in a world of their own” (Conrad). This quote shows what Marlow thinks women
She says that the reason men gained so much status in society started “a thousand years ago. Because human beings lived in a world in which physical strength was the most important attribute for survival; the physically stronger person was more likely to lead” (Adichie 17-18). This really demonstrates an understanding on the topic, and unfortunatly most people don’t seem to make this connection. This shows why men have had such an influence in society throughout the ages. It also explains why woman lack so much status in both of the novels. In Heart of darkness women lack status because (in the story Marlow tell at least) they simply do not take part in anything that seem remotely dangerous or have a high mortality rate which is the setting for most of the plot. This job is for the strong men who have a higher chance of surviving, therefore the woman would have no position that would grant them a high or higher than normal status. One quote from Heart of darkness that shows why men do not really trust women is when Marlow says that women, “live in a world of their own” (Conrad). This quote shows what Marlow thinks women