Through the years, women have been seen in many roles in society. Most people like to voice their opinion on what the role of a woman should be. Before the seventies, many thought the only role in society for women should be birthing children and doing all the household chores. As the seventies passed, this new found freedom of being able to vote and being seen as an independent person scared most women. Today we still see women relying on a stronger figure in their life to take care of them. This starts out in childhood and continues through adulthood. Many little girls are taught to find a prince to save them and take care of them when they become older.
In the “Wished to be Saved” we finally understand why women become dependent on someone else other than themselves. Colette Dowling argues, “Childhood is where the problem begins” (15). In childhood, this image of needing someone always by the little girl’s side is carved into their minds. As the little girls grow up, they see the difference on how boys are treated compared to them. We live in a world that women will not save themselves, but expect someone to save them. …show more content…
Many women do not go under this category she has created. I know many hard working women such as my aunt. She does not rely on a male figure to support her. My Aunt Ashley is 25 and graduated college with a four year degree in accounting. Even though Dowling was raised to be dependent on a male, does not mean that every other girl was brought up like this. My parents are extremely independent of one another, but they do lean on each other during troublesome times. Dowling also created this syndrome with her own experiences and feelings. Yes, it is fascinating to read about this subject and the traits Dowling has picked up on, but I do not think this is a true
In the “Wished to be Saved” we finally understand why women become dependent on someone else other than themselves. Colette Dowling argues, “Childhood is where the problem begins” (15). In childhood, this image of needing someone always by the little girl’s side is carved into their minds. As the little girls grow up, they see the difference on how boys are treated compared to them. We live in a world that women will not save themselves, but expect someone to save them. …show more content…
Many women do not go under this category she has created. I know many hard working women such as my aunt. She does not rely on a male figure to support her. My Aunt Ashley is 25 and graduated college with a four year degree in accounting. Even though Dowling was raised to be dependent on a male, does not mean that every other girl was brought up like this. My parents are extremely independent of one another, but they do lean on each other during troublesome times. Dowling also created this syndrome with her own experiences and feelings. Yes, it is fascinating to read about this subject and the traits Dowling has picked up on, but I do not think this is a true