Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Women And Economics

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Analysis of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s Women and Economics To be independent, a woman must think for herself, provide for herself, and be able to do all things for herself. That is not to say she must be on her own on every aspect of her life but in the broad scheme of things she needs to be able to provide for herself in a way that a man historically has always done for her. In Women and Economics, written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, she discusses the premise of how women should be able to reconstruct their cultural identity. Women were forced to be domesticated housewives. Being a housewife does not mean they should preclude women to have a structure of social standings. This source analyzes the call for economic independence for women. …show more content…

According to the source, Gilman mentions “A truer spirit is the increasing desire of young girls to be independent, to have a career of their own.” In simpler terms, Gilman is referring to the fact that times are changing and women do not need to rely solely on men. Sexual differences should not impede women from being more independent. Both genders should have equal rights, the opportunity to grow and become more independent. Women can be raised exactly as men to grow and further themselves through education and be able to have a career and take care of themselves, but only those who truly want their independence will put in the time and effort. In order for women to make the change to be more independent in our male-dominant culture they must be ready to stray from the norms of

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