These diverse types of women all fell into the category fitted because of how society prefers women to behave and how the woman feels about society's/family's expectations for them. ... Jayanthi, an American Indian woman from Bells interviews recalls "[getting] confused [and] freak[ing] out and feel[ing] [the need] to settle down" (33) when her actions opposed her parents and community's expectations of her. ... Personal history is a huge factor in Janyanthi's success as a person and while creating her own she discovers "there is also appeal in the drama and ...

• Word Count: 1299
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The expectations and rules of the male and female roles in society have always been explicitly laid out. ... This demonstrates the lack of respect the men gave women throughout the story. ... Yet, despite these great strides of feminism in the United States, there will always be obvious and unfair distinctions between men and women. ... This story is so important to society because it is so true to life. Everyday we are faced with so many expectations and demands of society and everyday we are judged and sometimes even do the judging. ...

• Word Count: 1653
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Roy O'Bannon was only given the positive character (brave, justifiable) according to the need and development of the story at the end. ... Thus, it can be seen that the role of the white is dependent on the Asian and they are merely a supportive role in making the whole story funny and interesting. ... This story was developed all around Jess and her family. ... In attempting to build a new sense of self, she often found herself torn between the expectations of her natal culture and the possibilities available in America. ... This can lead to great emotional stress as they attempt to jugg...

• Word Count: 1727
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Wilkins Freeman's story, "A New England Nun.... The fact that Louisa willingly released the hand Joe Dagget, who was undeniably husband material and considered a "catch" for any single woman, reinforces the point that she was rebelling against the norms and expectations of society. ... This foreshadows how Louisa chooses the path of independence at the end of the story where "serenity and placid narrowness had become to her as the birthright herself."(661) What is interesting is that Freeman describes death as something great which happened to Louisa. ... Freeman develops g...

• Word Count: 2223
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Stories of ice cream" (Hosseini 7). ... Based on the interpretation provided by Al-Hibri, a Middle Eastern feminist, the need to have a son is great because it is believed that through the son the family name would be carried on in future generations. ... In fact the doctor says that the family eventually does come to get the mother and child but this is done to show their displeasure and also is a disciplinary action so that in future she meets their expectations (6). ...

• Word Count: 1256
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Gender roles are beginning to become more definite as societal pressures build and cultural expectations solidify. ... The short story Boys and Girls, by Alice Munro, demonstrates this point excellently. ... Television not only impacts our societal values; it also has a great impact on the relationships between fathers and daughters and mothers and sons. ...

• Word Count: 1761
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate