Societys Restrictive Roles for Women Exposed in The...

In the late 1800s, as well as the early 1900s, women felt discriminated against by men and by society in general. Men generally held discriminatory and stereotypical views of women. Women had no control over themselves and were perceived to be nothing more than property to men. They were expected to live up to a perfect image that society had created, while trying to comply with their husbands desires. While many women felt dissatisfied with their lives, they would not come out and say it. However, in 1899, Kate Chopin wrote The Awakening, which showed women that they were not alone. This novel showed the discriminatory views and treatment towards women. It also distinctly indicates the dissatisfaction that women felt in their†¦show more content†¦It is worth noting that Edna does not face any explicit oppresion. She is merely expected to run the house, care for the children and do her best to please her husband. Nevertheless, she finds the role unbearable. She can not give her life, her identity to others. It is better to die (Aull). However, this almost methodical way of life affected Edna worse than many other women. Others, such as Adele Ratignolle, who is described as the perfect Creole mother-woman, accepted their female roles with enthusiasm. She represents the perfect woman according to society, which is what Edna does not want to be. Even though Edna has two children, she does not want to accept the conventional mother role. Mademoiselle Reisz represents another type of woman and another alternative for Edna. Although she is not married, Mademoiselle Reisz still fits societys role because she is under control. She is a stable woman, who is not seeking unladylike excitement and adventure, as is the case with Edna. Rather, she has devoted her life to music, which is a worthy cause. However, Edna, having been awakened to her new-found desires, seeks excitement and independence. Eventually, especially in the case of Edna Ponteiller in The Awakening, Chopins women select (men) on the basis of their own sexual desires rather than forShow MoreRelatedA Jerney in to the Deaf World15812 Words   |  64 PagesDeaf child. Rather it lies with the hearing parents’ inability to expose their Deaf child to natural language with out taking special measures. The central issue in raising a Deaf child is language: the human capacity for language and the roles that language fulfills in a social existence. (1) What is the normal reaction of Deaf parents with a Deaf newborn? Why? (2) What is the normal reaction of hearing parents to a Deaf newborn? Why? (3) What is the central issue in raisingRead MoreThe Growing Problem of White Collar Crimes in India19963 Words   |  80 Pagescoined the phrase, â€Å"White Collar Criminality† which he described as ‘a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status, in the course of his occupation. However this definition is restrictive in nature as it does not seem to include crimes committed outside of ones occupation. The role of class has been highly contested, as the status of an offender may matter less than the harm done by someone in a trusted occupational position. The term ‘crime is also contentious as many of theRead MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesCases 69 Cases Concerning Discrimination 69 Cases Concerning Reverse Discrimination 71 ETHICAL ISSUES IN HRM: English-Only Rules 72 Enforcing Equal Opportunity Employment 72 The Role of the EEOC 72 Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) 73 Current Issues in Employm ent Law 74 What Is Sexual Harassment? 74 Are Women Reaching the Top of Organizations? 75 DID YOU KNOW?: EEOC Reaches Out to Young Workers 76 HRM in a Global Environment 78 Summary 79 Linking Concepts to Practice: DiscussionRead MoreLibrary Management204752 Words   |  820 Pages . What Is Management? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Who Are Managers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Do Managers Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Managerial Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Managerial Roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Resources Do Managers Use? . . . . . . . . . What Skills Are Needed by Today’s Managers? . What Are the Differences in Managing in For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Organizations? . . Conclusion . . .Read MoreManaging Information Technology (7th Edition)239873 Words   |  960 PagesCONTENTS: CASE STUDIES CASE STUDY 1 Midsouth Chamber of Commerce (A): The Role of the Operating Manager in Information Systems CASE STUDY I-1 IMT Custom Machine Company, Inc.: Selection of an Information Technology Platform CASE STUDY I-2 VoIP2.biz, Inc.: Deciding on the Next Steps for a VoIP Supplier CASE STUDY I-3 The VoIP Adoption at Butler University CASE STUDY I-4 Supporting Mobile Health Clinics: The Children’s Health Fund of New York City CASE STUDY I-5