Redefining Femininity: the Struggle for Women’s Rights
Words: 1006 Pages: 3 5555For centuries, femininity was unfairly equated with weakness, denying women opportunities to prove their strength and intellect. This perception was deeply rooted in the societal norms of the time, relegating women to subordinate roles. They were excluded from making financial decisions, owning property, or participating in public life (McCammon et al., 52). Their primary societal duty was to bear and nurture children, a theme vividly portrayed in literary works such as Gail Godwin's “A Sorrowful Woman” and Dagoberto Gilb's “Shout,” […]