Predominantly, a man must be “dominant and independent”, au contraire, a woman “submissive and dependent” (Pike). Furthermore, women “are largely expected to be amas de la casa (homemakers), ensuring that the home [is] adequately cared for” (“Traditional Roles in Mexico”). In brief, Mexican society resembles several other civilizations that impede the advancement of the female population. An illustration of this concept presents itself as the main driving plot of Esquivel’s first novel. Danielle James explains, “One day Pedro comes to the ranch to ask Tita’s mother for Tita’s hand, but Mama Elena scoffs and refuses. According to family tradition, Tita is expected to take care of her mother until the day she dies. Therefore Tita cannot get married,” (James). Tita soon resigns to a life of submission and servitude- believing she has no other choice. Consequently to this tradition, Tita becomes the casualty of mental and physical abuse of her
Predominantly, a man must be “dominant and independent”, au contraire, a woman “submissive and dependent” (Pike). Furthermore, women “are largely expected to be amas de la casa (homemakers), ensuring that the home [is] adequately cared for” (“Traditional Roles in Mexico”). In brief, Mexican society resembles several other civilizations that impede the advancement of the female population. An illustration of this concept presents itself as the main driving plot of Esquivel’s first novel. Danielle James explains, “One day Pedro comes to the ranch to ask Tita’s mother for Tita’s hand, but Mama Elena scoffs and refuses. According to family tradition, Tita is expected to take care of her mother until the day she dies. Therefore Tita cannot get married,” (James). Tita soon resigns to a life of submission and servitude- believing she has no other choice. Consequently to this tradition, Tita becomes the casualty of mental and physical abuse of her