Unmarried women could find work as teachers because professionals were scarce in the outlying areas. However, not only would she would have to live with the families in the area, but oftentimes would have to accept less than half of the wages that would have been offered to a male teacher (Ward 91). ... Some of these visiting women lectured on the political rights of women, while some brought with them the ideals and expectation of how to be a lady. ... Piety was one of the three ideals that the Cult of True Womanhood was based upon, the other two being purity and submissiveness, undoubted...

• Word Count: 1651
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Clergy families face unrealistic expectations and pressures, such as portraying the "ideal" family, that contribute to the difficult challenges they endure. ... According to December 1992 Current Thoughts & Trends (a monthly print magazine that provide reliable information on what's happening in the Christian and secular worlds), 94% of clergy families felt under pressure to have the "ideal" family (Pastor 2). For instance, pastors have expectations of portraying multiple professional roles including minister, counselor, positive public figure, administrator, teacher, and friend (Wilmo...

• Word Count: 1813
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the beginning of the story, Katherina is very hostile and quick tempered; however after marrying Petruchio, she is transformed into the ideal wife (Malone; "MonkeyNotes-The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare-Free Book notes/Chapter Summary"). ... Katherina breaks a lute over her music teacher's head after he corrects her (Stokes 178; ("NovelGuide: The Taming of the Shrew"). ...

• Word Count: 1015
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate