This is evident in the treatment and actions of Penelope and Calypso. In the Greek society women were expected to stay faithful to their husbands through all circumstances although the same standards were not necessarily held to men. Questia explains that “in Ancient Rome, elite women were expected to stay at home and care for their families and homes. In 18 BCE the Emperor Augustus introduced new laws in an attempt to reform upper-class morals. He made adultery a crime, although men were only found guilty if the woman they were involved with was married” (“Women in Ancient Greece and Rome”).
In many ancient Chinese artworks, women are often depicted as weak, home-oriented and obedient individuals. As in several other ancient civilizations such as Egyptian and Mesopotamian, women in China remained submissive to man. Starting from the mid- Zhou dynasty in 1000 B.C.E. until the Sui dynasty in 600 C.E., Chinese civilization evolved under the heavy influence of the patriarchal view of pre- and neo-Confucianism. Due to physical disparity, occupation difference, and the gaining popularity of Confucian beliefs, Women in this time period were subjected to the hostility of men and suffered from the declining influence of their social status.
Women carry out the triple burden in the household; the domestic labour, emotional labour, and paid labour. As shown in the item most of this work is ‘unpaid and hardly recognised work at all’. Oakley argues the only way women will gain independence and freedom in society is for the role of the housewife to be removed aswell as the present structure of the family. Wilmott and Young believed the family is symmetrical and that both husband and wife have joint conjugal roles making the family a functional institution and their research showed that men do help women with housework. Radical feminists such as Dobash and Dobash also disagree with Willmott and Young’s theory that the family is symmetrical.
The Chinese believed in strict social groups and people were expected to behave according to their social position. This belief was further reinforced by the Chinese philosopher Confucius, who taught that strict social order and discipline was the key to a successful society. Men and women in ancient China were not equal and men were afforded far more privileges than women. The Chinese strongly believed in the wisdom of the elders and, as such, grandparents were greatly respected beneath the emperor, there were four main social classes in ancient China. These four classes were nobles and officials, peasants, artisans and merchant.
He didn’t want Toula to marry a non-Greek, and he quoted, “There are two kinds of people in the world… Greeks and people who wish they were Greeks”. Toula was probably the most accepting of other cultures in her family probably because she didn’t want to be like the typical Greek woman. She wanted to get a better education and do something with her life. But, towards the ending of the movie I was glad to see that Gus became more accepting of other cultures and not just Greeks. In the movie; Toula learned her culture through enculturation.
Owner and operator of the Bear Flag Restaurant, Dora possesses the business mind as well as a strong spirit. Despite the fact that she runs a whorehouse, she has certain standards - selling no hard liquor, keeping an honest price on the services of the house, and allowing no vulgarity to be spoken on the floor. Dora is also kind to those who have helped her, never turning out a girl too old or infirm to work. After time, she has learn that helping those that help you makes you strong and graceful. During the Great Depression, Dora paid people's grocery bills and fed their children.
She lives a stagnant life and does not move forward in finding the fulfillment she needs. Although she tried to make conversation that would please her husband by asking him, “Henry, could we have wine at dinner?” and, “Henry, at those prized fights, do the men hurt each other very much?” (p. 636), this is a conversation that would only interest Elisa’s husband and not herself. Elisa seems to have accepted the societal norms of living by the man’s rules. Women in this era had their housewife duties and took care of their husbands regardless of what their needs or wants were. Gender inequality was normal during the time this story was written.
One of the most significant portrayals of loyalty is the faithfulness of Odysseus verses Penelope. As Odysseus slowly wanders back home to his wife he manages to flirt and sleep with countless woman. On the other hand Penelope protects all of Odysseus’s property from the greedy suitors who have taken over there home. Penelope never betrays her husband even while most believe he is dead. She refuses to even consider remarrying.
The Code of Hammurabi was based off of gender relations, and/or class structure. The women were basically property because they were women and they had no power. The men that had a lot of money was given more favor. The third component is the Political System, it determines who governs, who makes the laws and who provides community service. An example of this is “Mandate of Heaven.” It is a concept in China: The ruler had moral authority so long as powers granted it to him on the basis of his good character.
Mrs. Kobylinski Essay 22 February 2015 Mathilde Compared To Della In The “Gift of the Magi” author O.Henry writes about Della a woman who sacrifices something to make her husband happy. In contrast “the Necklace” Author Guy de maurassart tells a story about Mathilde Loisel a selfish woman whose husband cared so much about her he was willing to do anything to make her happy. A similar is they both are poor and have little money. However Della tries to make the most of her money and Mathilda spends all the money they have. Della is selfless and caring about her money but Mathilda is selfish and self-centered with her money.