“The Yellow Wallpaper”, a short story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, is a narrative about the mistreatment, belittlement and submissiveness of the narrator, and her mental illness. The story also exemplifies the treatment of women in marriages during the 1800’s. The Yellow Wallpaper clearly depicts the oppression of women in marriages over the last few centuries, but especially during this time period. The short story shows the downplay of women suffering from mental illnesses, and the lack of support they have, whether it is from their husbands, friends, or doctors. The story does a great job at identifying how men viewed and treated their wives, especially those with mental illness, and how they believe they should be treated. The oppression of women in marriage in the text has dehumanized women by taking away a sense of freedom, expression, and independence from their husbands that all women are granted to have.
Gender inequality has always been an issue for women all around the world for centuries. Women tend to get looked down upon, judged and stereotyped just because of their sexuality. Gender inequality happens everywhere. Socially, politically, economically, and even in the workplace. Feminism and womanism have been the most effective ways to try and support women, in addition …show more content…
As time goes on, she becomes more and more intrigued with the wallpaper and is determined to find a purpose to it. She claims she saw a woman behind the main wallpaper who is thought to be trapped behind bars, trying to escape her husband, only visible in certain lighting. This is symbolic of the narrator’s relationship with John, as the narrator also feels confined to John and his beliefs. After spending days analysing the wallpaper, the narrator takes it down and immediately feels better. Tearing down the wallpaper represents the narrator’s freedom and liberation she always
Gender inequality has always been an issue for women all around the world for centuries. Women tend to get looked down upon, judged and stereotyped just because of their sexuality. Gender inequality happens everywhere. Socially, politically, economically, and even in the workplace. Feminism and womanism have been the most effective ways to try and support women, in addition …show more content…
As time goes on, she becomes more and more intrigued with the wallpaper and is determined to find a purpose to it. She claims she saw a woman behind the main wallpaper who is thought to be trapped behind bars, trying to escape her husband, only visible in certain lighting. This is symbolic of the narrator’s relationship with John, as the narrator also feels confined to John and his beliefs. After spending days analysing the wallpaper, the narrator takes it down and immediately feels better. Tearing down the wallpaper represents the narrator’s freedom and liberation she always