Many early twentieth century stories portrayed the female's character as demure and less intelligent than the male counterpart. ... In contrast with the women in the story, two of the male characters have intellectual occupations that carry authority. ... The women see the house as symbolic of not only John and Minnie's characters but their marriage as well. ... To the men the items on this list were just everyday mundane items at the Wright's house. ... Thinking practically only lead the men nowhere. ...

• Word Count: 1195
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Such as dependable character, pleasing disposition, and emotional maturity. ... Men were more likely to value a partner's weight eye or hair color. ... These women are also less likely to look for men with high wealth and status. ... Definitions to uncommon terms should always be listed. ... Out of the 127 young adults they used as a sample only 28 were men. ...

• Word Count: 857
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel there is a particular character that takes my interest; her name is Janie Crawford. ... All the men that are talked about work and all the women stay at home and do house chores all day. The men did not treat the ladies with a large amount of respect. ... The only male character that looks at the two genders as 3 equal is Tea Cake. ... Just to add on to Janie list of compliments loyalty has to be at the very top. ...

• Word Count: 859
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

" In our patriarchal society men are able to have opinions and live their lives however they see fit but women are not allowed to do the same. ... The story begins with Richards finding Brently's name among the list of "killed" in a railroad disaster, he then takes the news to the widow, Mrs. ... There are many branches and approaches to feminist theory, but my favorite is radical feminism, which seeks to free both men and women from gendered roles forced upon them by institutions in our society. ... There are examples all around us: Sissy boys are bullied, unmarried and di...

• Word Count: 954
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Of all the narratives listed in The Canterbury Tales, the characters described in the Wife of Bath's story stand out among the others, and it is interesting to examine this tale while also comparing it to the current state of the women's rights movement. ... Because of the era this story was written in and the predominantly male-dominated society the characters were sure to have live amongst, it is clear that the Wife of Bath existed way ahead of her time. ... The Wife of Bath weaves her narrative of a time when King Arthur ruled the land, a time when women had little independence or...

• Word Count: 1042
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography