Margaret Fuller wrote a very detailed article on this topic. It was quite difficult to understand at times, but it set the scene of how women and men were ranked back in 1840s. She explains that women were looked at as the "weaker party" and should even be given "legal protection" even. She also brings up the point that "all men are privately influenced by women". I agree with this statement. If men didn't have women the household would fall apart the children would be raised differently and not have as much attention from their parents. Lastly, Fuller states "her circle, if the duller, is not the quieter". This implies that even though their efforts may be ignored and not appreciated, they are more important and will help more in the end. Overall, Fuller isn't fighting for women to have men's jobs, but instead have their jobs be more appreciated since men really couldn't survive without the help of them.
After reading Gloria Steinem's article "If Men Could Menstruate", I can truly say I had never thought about this idea. Her point was given in a creative and funny way. She brought up the point that if men could menstruate "menstruation would become an enviable, worthy, masculine event". Women are still looked at as the "weaker" or "less valuable" role in society. No matter what struggles women face, they always fly under the radar. Men on the other hand, make it known to all the struggles they are facing which isn't bad just a different take on life.
Hey Gab! I absolutely agree with you in your post when you talk about how men are seen as the authority figure in the family while women are more domestic. I think that this stereotype is fading, but yet is still here!
ReplyDeleteHey Gabbie! I love when you made the connection that Fuller isn't fighting for women's jobs, but instead for more appreciation. I never realized that and I'm glad that you did!
ReplyDeleteHey Gabbie! I like the Fuller quote you added stating that "all men are privately influenced by women." Men do no always realize how much they need us. Without women, they would not be here. It is as simple as that, therefore, we need to be treated as an equal. I did not analyze that quote until you brought it up in your blog. I am glad it caught your eye, so I could see it too.
ReplyDeleteHi Gabbie!
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned that "Women are still looked at as the "weaker" or "less valuable" role in society," which is honestly a sham. Women, as Meghan said, play a huge role in the world today! To think how far women's rights have come since Fuller's time amazes me.