She got plenty of hips, plenty mouf and no brains." This quote from Why Women Always Take Advantage of Men shows a taste of the patriarhial perspective of the argument of feminism. This short story shows both sides of the game. A feminist could point out many reasons why we need feminism from just reading this story and a misogynist would most likely agree to some things that were said. Why Women Always Take Advantage of Men shows elements of why there is feminism. One thing that can relate to an aspect of feminist critisim is, the three main components of a "mans weakness." These weaknesses could be put in a more old school or traditional category but if you ask any woman with experience, she would most likely agree. The three weaknesses…show more content… Although some call themselves a feminist, they still have that deep root that was implanted in them from all throughout their life. In the folkstale, Mathilda whom is the woman telling the story explains how the woman has gained these advantages that are made to please the man. What about for her self? The only thing she's really gaining is the mans submission to her possesing the keys. Mathilda even admits to allowing men to have the power of providing as a response to B. Moseley's critisism to women's advantages. "And dat's jus' de point, you do give it to us, but how come you do it?" The man doesn't really sacrifice much because in reality, a man will use his strength to his own advantage to get all of those three things. The woman is content with her "adavantages" but she doesn't really benefit from anything because from her upbringing. They are taught to just be good enough for a man's plesure. Another supporting example is when the devil told the woman not to brag about her advantages and only answer to the man when asked. It isn't fair if you look at it from a liberal stand point. A person of a traditional mindset would probably disagree. In a more deeper understanding of this folkstale, is the resemblence to the story of the Garden of Eden. In comparison, both of the women are the ones to directly deal with the devil. The very subtle subliminal message that a few will pick up is that men has the upper hand. The
