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…The Origins of the Feminization of Poverty The United Nations Development Fund for Women reports that women are still the poorest of the world’s poor, representing 70% of the 1.3 billion people who live in absolute poverty. They also estimate…

…caused economic and social changes, provided a favorable climate for the rise of feminism, along with other reform movements in the late 18th and the 19th centuries. Of deeper significance for women was the Industrial Revolution. The transformation…

…chrysanthemums also reflects her inner desire to dominate and rule over something. However, Elisa's desire does not match the archetype in the context of society which reinforces feminity Feminism in Steinbeck’s The Chrysanthemums At first glance John…

…, Cisneros is very different from traditional American authors. Sandra Cisneros took incidents from her life to help her write this novel. The novel The House on Mango Street explores issues that are important to her: feminism, love, oppression, and religion…

…for one woman to give into the male patriarchy. The writings in the wife’s journals and the symbolic description of the wallpaper show the rising theme of feminism. John is the husband who is also a doctor. His practical thinking with logic is what causes…

…of their fantasies was more interesting that those of the others, and in my opinion that was all there was about the story. But then, after reading the story a second time, I started noticing that in fact there was a connection between this story and feminism. The author…

…to that of the description of the other “pitiless” and “self-constituted judges”. At this time in her life Prynne embodies feminism, from the smallest strand of her glossy hair to the elegance of her needlework. Unfortunately, Prynne would not be able to keep her feminine…

…and distributing goods is owned collectively or by a centralized government that often plans and controls the economy. Feminism Belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. (The movement organized around this belief.) Humanitarianism Concern…

…of feminism started to grow. Instead of focusing on voting rights, educational freedom, and political and legal rights, they turned their attention to social and economic issues such as sexuality, family life and employment. However, not all countries experienced…

…feminity. Scout's aunt is determined to raise Scout to be a proper woman. Aunt Alexandra accomplishes damaging Scout's identity by attacking her behavior and manner of dress. Scout survives by rejecting her feminity. The metaphor extended throughout…