The tigers "do not fear the men beneath the tree", is very synecdotal in that it portrays the assertiveness that Aunt Jennifer must sublimate in order to uphold the expectations placed upon her. ... The poem was written in the 1950's, and in this era, the expectations and gender roles were much different than in the present. ... The oppressing gender expectations in the 50's have a connection with the domineering actions of men in this time. ... From a viewers perspective she is conventional and consistent with culture's gender expectations at the time, yet at a deeper level ...

• Word Count: 855
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The reader notes that a major theme of the three works is the long-term effect of outside pressure on the subjects from birth. ... Though she attempts to defy these expectations by cutting off her "great big nose" and "fat legs," in her death, the woman is displayed in her casket with cosmetics painted on and a beautiful turned-up putty nose. ... The recurring theme in Maxine Hong Kingston's short story was that of gender inequality and its acceptance in Chinese culture. ... They went to great pains making themselves look perfect, hoping to attract a male. ...

• Word Count: 979
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The book, which was written as both a novel and a statement, has themes such as the strength of the mind during hard times and powerful female roles. ... Its no wonder that Cather describes the scenery so extensively, with quotes such as "The red of the grass made all the great prairie the colour of wine-stains, or of certain seaweeds when they are first washed up." ... Then there is Antonia, growing up away from all these social expectations, away from the cities and stuffy aristocrats. ...

• Word Count: 821
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The Latino American culture portrayed by this book is no different having prominent themes and traits seen in the characters and repeated throughout the novel. ... They expect strict obedience from daughters and often become enraged or very upset when rules are broken or their expectations are let down. ... Most girls seem to have respect for their dads but also have a great fear of them. On page 32 it says that Alicia only fears mice and fathers illustrating this theme of dominance that begins at home and escalates through Latino women's lives. ...

• Word Count: 1127
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The play "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams, which takes place in 1940's cosmopolitan New Orleans city, is a great example of this evolution. ... In 1940's job opportunities for women were limited, whereas today, a great variety of jobs are available for them just as equal to men's. ... Also, the society's perspective on women's roles and expectations from women has changed. ... If any element such as time changed, then the plot, themes and the characters would differ completely as well and the play would lose its identity. ...

• Word Count: 990
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Mallard feel free, free from oppression, and free from the burden of society's expectations. ... The Storm, another great story written by Kate Chopin expresses yet again the theme of a male dominated society. ...

• Word Count: 1053
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

It was found that older girls and younger boys play themes were more likely connected to the props than the older boys. ... When the girls adopt more flexible sex role characteristics, they would not have as great an impact because girls have already developed these prosocial skills. ...

• Word Count: 2481
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School