To Kill A Mockingbird Gender Lens

“ Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women . That women would have to be treated like back then and they would have to dress as girls they couldn't dress as a tomboy. They had to treat and be just like maids and if they didn't follow the normal social class rules they would get stared at weirdly. And just talking about the gender lens would be good because there is a lot of that gender thing going on in this society. The world views women as not intelligent or capable of performing in society like a man. The gender lens dynamics in “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Princess and the Frog, and The Man highlights how societal expectations and gender roles can shape the experiences …show more content…
Women had unequal standards and unrealistic expectations back in the day. What are you doing in those overalls? You ll grow up waiting on tables if somebody doesn't change your ways (Lee 117). Mrs. Dubose, an old woman and a friend of the Finches, tells Scout she needs to be dressed properly. She is angry that she was not living up to the expectations of women and now wants her to be taken advantage of. Scout does not like the fact that Mrs. Dubose wants her to act like the idea of a woman. Scout does not want to wear dresses and be a housemaid. In the movie The Princess and the Frog, Princess Tiana is expected to act in certain ways and do certain activities in society such as being taught to rely on men for everything she needs. Which is why a little woman of your background would have her hands full trying to run a big business like that. No, you're better off where you're at (Musker and Clements). The response that they gave Tiana is biased. They think just because she is a woman, especially of her background, she won't be able to take care of the building or her …show more content…
Taylor has broken down her lyrics clearly for the audience to know what she is feeling. She began wondering if things would be easier if she was a man since they have it easier than women. Women want to be as good as men, but feel as if they can not live up to their standards quite yet. The portrayal of gender in To Kill a Mockingbird, The Princess and the Frog, and The Man reveals how societal expectations and gender roles shape the characters experiences, perspectives, and actions, thereby influencing the overall narrative. Women had unequal rights back in the days because of the law and men were getting so caught up in it. Aunt Alexandra expected Scout to act more ladylike just because she was a girl, but Scout did not like wearing dresses or anything that was too girly. In the movie “The Princess and the Frog,” Tiana had it easy because in her world they made it clear that she should always rely on men for everything. Although that is not true, they made her believe that because they don't want her doing things that are for men because supposedly it is not a lady's

Show More

Related Documents: To Kill A Mockingbird Gender Lens

Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness Quotes