Who Wouldn’t Want a Wife? During the 1960’s and throughout the 1970’s women were fighting to become part of the work force. Many husbands didn’t allow their wives to work outside the typical house. Many women were expected to do a list of “inside work” that was often timely. Throughout this time period women became upset with the lack of appreciation they were given. This lack of appreciation led to the publishing in 1972 of the classic essay “ Why I Want a Wife”, where author Judy Brady uses the technique of pathos to connect to her audience on why she would want a wife.
In paragraph one Brady establishes that she is a wife and mother. She states;.......“I belong to a classification of people known as wives. I am A Wife. And, not altogether
In paragraph one Brady establishes that she is a wife and mother. She states;.......“I belong to a classification of people known as wives. I am A Wife. And, not altogether