Sexism In Alice Walker's The Color Purple

Celie is a character that is very submissive. This is because of her horrible upbringing. Celie was raped by her stepfather repeatedly. She was also beaten by him. I think this type of upbringing can break someone. Celie has to live a double life. She doesn’t like being beaten but she puts up with it. Celie doesn’t like having sex but does so in order to please their needs. It is very clear that “The Color Purple” wants people to see the dark reality of sexism. However, the most traumatizing event is certainly incest. The book places incest as Celie’s worst nightmare. Celie was raped at such a young age that she didn’t understand what was going on. This is why incest is so disturbing in the novel. Sexism also plays a big role in the novel. …show more content…
The oppression of the blacks at the time created many social problems in the African American community. This problems include the sexism previously mention. Also, the oppression leads to many disappointments in life that cause anger in the men during the time.
Finally, it is important to know that this problem still occur in the 21st century. Sexism, incest, and cruelty still exist and are a danger to our society. These are problems that should not be taken likely by anyone and we must find the solution …show more content…
These people choose to control others with the use of violence. They live at the expense of others. In the Color of Purple, men who are the cruelest beat others into submission. This is absolutely unacceptable behavior. Dominating others with fear and violence is immoral because you are taking somebody’s freedom away. Sometimes faced with a formidable enemy they prove themselves coward. This is because they must control others because they cannot control themselves. Criminals are depraving individuals because they failed to see other virtues. They despise others with little reason. They steal from other people and heart innocent people. It is sad that we still have so many social