The man was, "free to engage in politics, and intellectual and military training, athletics." Women were not free to do any of the things that man would. ... They were not allowed to leave the home, if an errand needed to be done, a slave woman would be sent. ... Many free women in Athens would make their living this way, however they had to register and then be subjected to special taxes to keep their free prostitute title. ... If one was a hetairai, she was in the most lucrative business for most people, especially any woman. ...

• Word Count: 1886
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography

It was essential that the wife create a home, care for the children and generally run the household... The work of the upper and middle class woman was limited to the home and family. ... This however, wasn't a glorified expression for housewife or homemaker, but rather a genuine recognition of her administrative/business-like abilities necessary to administer a household. ... Legal cases however were very unusual; most marriages ended with the wife moving back home to her family, therefore setting both parties free to marry again. ... A woman could administer all her property independ...

• Word Count: 1824
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

When flipping through the Home Goods Living magazine, one ad stuck out like a sore thumb. ... With a serious face, the woman featured in this ad could be a method for promoting the notion that the cleaning product means business. ... Although an ad can be paid for within a magazine, majority of times, that is not a feasible cost for smaller or less-known businesses. ... With a stereo-type of women being at home, maintaining a spotless, well-run household; the magazine also depicts ideals for the perfect home. ... The mop is called the Libman Freedom Spray Mop, however, it is difficult to deter...

• Word Count: 2344
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The reader has every reason to suspect that Tom will enjoy a life laden with adventures and few responsibilities until it is his time to take over the family business and become a man. ... When he returns home due to his father's illness, Tom shakes off all womanly and even childish expressions. ... Lucy's behavior proves that even though she had a desire, though a small one, to break free of the mold, society pushed her back into a pattern of "appropriate" behavior as she matured. ... This decision is clearly motivated by the desire she feels to fit into her society, now that she m...

• Word Count: 1400
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In addition, she begins doing whatever she wants whenever she wants with whomever she wants; including the free spirit Mademoiselle Reisz, who reads her letters she has received from Robert and plays the piano for her. ... When Léonce leaves for a long business trip in New England and her sons go to stay with their grandparents, Edna is excited about her newly gained freedom and decides to move out of the house. ... When Robert returns from Mexico Edna has an awkward encounter with him at Mademoiselle Reisz's home. ... When visiting the Cheniere Caminada with Robert Chopin shows...

• Word Count: 1324
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

" This signifies that at this point in the story the narrator is immature and unknowing of the world outside of home or school. ... " And when she asked questions the grandmother would reply "That's none of a girls business.... Flora was not tame, had fits of violent alarm, was free spirited and a fast runner. ... She doesn't know why but it was her innate personality to let Flora free. ... When the men come home with Flora's butchered meat in the back of the truck, Laird is excited and showing off the streak of blood on his arm. ...

• Word Count: 1909
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The treatment of these women was also extremely negative; they were expected to stay home and fulfill domestic duties. ... The main duties of a woman were centered around the home. ... Beazley "what do you women know about business, anyway! ... James complains that because of her overload of domestic responsibilities, she never has any free time to herself. ... Fortunately, women began to want to be freed from all personal bonds and all forms of oppression. ...

• Word Count: 1949
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School