An Unmarried Woman

“The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin tells a story of what it was like to be a woman in the 1800’s. Women during this time were deemed to only fulfill the needs of their husbands. Dependence was a natural state for women; they were never allowed to have an independent thought or life. The patriarchal code set forth at the time when the story took place made women the submissive partner, while the men were the dominant. Practically leaving women with minimal rights in their marriage. Kate Chopin…

defines a Woman As men, woman are a part of our everyday life. We interact with them daily, whether it be at work, school or leisure, but how often do we stop to think what actually separates women from men. What quality do women possess that defines them in a way that cannot be said for a man? After careful consideration it is shown that women possess a stronger nurturing quality than men. Although there are many qualities that make a woman, the nurturing aspect is what really defines a woman…

What is normal? Is there even such a thing? People define normal as those like themselves, gender and sexually “correct” to their biological preferences; although, that is far from correct. Since the beginning of time, there have been so many revelations to who one is, or can be. There have been those who come out sexually as: gay (males who like those of the same gender), lesbian (females who like those of the same gender), asexual (those who are not sexually attracted to either sex), bisexual…

which Cassatt paints her mother reading in a white dress. By depicting an older woman whose only escape from domestic life comes in the form of a newspaper, Cassatt alludes to female subordination, as an intelligent woman’s potential is shrouded beneath the façade of femininity. Considering the oppressive nature of the white dress, its presence within The Sisters possibly echoes the entrapment of the bourgeois woman; however, Cassatt also challenges these negative ideas. To build tone within the…

Sunrise Dance early on in their youth. They attend many Sunrise Ceremonies by the time they are ready for their own, so they know what is expected of them. The girls are taught many values and beliefs they must uphold to be a valuable woman, or even be considered a woman, in the community. “The girls should be taught not to be lazy and to maintain a positive attitude when demands are made of them without backtalk to their elders” (Markstrom,…

her husband, thinks that the isolation of his wife in this room all day is the best remedy for her to heal from her depression. She spends countless hours staring at the wallpaper and begins to become more uneasy about it. She believes there is a woman trapped in the wallpaper who is begging to be set free. A few…

Shaping the Beauty Standards Rhode(2010) focuses on the foundations of what shapes the beauty standards in America. The main factors shaping beauty, according to Rhode(2010), are: sociobiological, cultural, market forces, medical as well as media. Beauty is shaped by sociobiological foundations based on the theory that individuals whose genes have survived are who choose mates with characteristics conductive to reproductive success. Rhode(2010) believes that attractiveness is one of these…

hard to disagree that one has to choose, and if a woman wants to be beloved and have a better job, she has to care about her appearance along with inner beauty. Indeed, the character and inner world are most important aspects, but males are created in such a way that they are attracted to physically beautiful females. Moreover, it is vital to realize that if a woman has some demands for a man, she is supposed to meet his requirements as well. The woman is not attracted to a loser without a job,…

The authors use different strategies and styles in their writing to introduce their topic and their arguments. Each author has their own styles and strategies that they use to convey to the audience. In the article by Jean Kilbourne, “Two Ways A Woman Can Get Hurt: Advertising And Violence,” she talks about how women are being represented in the media as subordinate and as an object, in which those things lead to violence and abusive relationship. On the other hand, an article by Michael Kimmel…

the rescue of ‘just one girl.’” One particular story Faludi talks about is Jessica Lynch. When the story first came out the media painted her as a war hero. The media became uncomfortable with a woman being seen as a hero which caused them to change their story. She was now seen how they believed a woman should be and in a sense blame her. They do not give her the chance to explain her story and what really happened. Instead they create false stories about supposed abuse that took place,…