Historical/Societal Connections: referring or comparing a topic to events that have occurred in the past. You wouldn't be telling the truth if you said, equal rights have been strictly enforced globally for men and women. Realistically, in some parts of our world even through everything we have experienced, they haven't. Life as a woman in the 1800's was brutal, and unfortunately, women internationally still suffer to this day. "Stereo typically, a man's job was to take out the trash. As a women's job was to stay indoors," (Heather Donnelly). To sum up, that quote is indeed stereotyping, but in the 1800's women were seen as a weak link in a man's lifestyle. For example, John talked to Jane as though she was a child or if it was impossible for her to comprehend what came out of his mouth. Due to these opinions and certain actions, Gilman suffered from nervous breakdowns that later led to complete hysteria. Society, or men in this case, took advantage of women. Physical abuse was a common punishment if a woman refused to obey the dominant male. Luckily, Gilman didn't suffer through physical abuse, but her mental state equated to enough pain.
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"Violence against women both violates and impairs or nullifies the enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms...In all societies, to a greater or lesser degree, women and girls are subjected to a physical, sexual, and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income, class, and culture." Beijing Declaration of Platform for Action. "Human Rights of Women." United Nation's Women: Beijing Platform for Action. n.d. Web. 20 Mar 2014. The quote states that the unfair treatment against women robs them of their real value and effects their life drastically. The Beijing Declaration of Platform for Action is the fourth world conference for women's rights. In the 1800's, organizations or interest groups were non-existent or kept in secret. If Gilman or "Jane" was in her right state of mind she might have been one the leaders orchestrating one of these groups in private. The Yellow Wallpaper is depressing to process because I believe Gilman was already pushed over the edge when she was a child. To make matters worse, later in life, all she had to live for was her hope to one day abolish all inequality between men and women. I can't bare to imagine being in Gilman's shoes. Thankfully, society had adjusted since then because if it hadn't... imagine your every day life surrounded by multiple "Jane's" or Gilman's.
Vocabulary Terms
nullifies- to deprive something of value
fundamental- a foundation, or main base
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ReplyDeleteVery unique pictures. I liked the quote from Mrs. Donnelly. I agree with your conclusion of her hysteria and how it started with her nervous breakdowns caused by John treating her as if she were a child. You have a great conclusion on Historical and Societal Connections.
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