" 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