Raisin In The Sun Morals
Lorraine Hansberry discusses many difficulties people faced in the 60’s and 70’s in her play “A Raisin in the Sun”. It showcases a struggling Chicago family battling poverty, sexism, and racism. The play’s accurate representations lead to winning the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. However, one topic that the play seemed to brush over was the lifestyles of U.S. women in that time period. Career, education, and finances have been obstacles for women, unlike men. Back then, every woman was expected to marry in her early 20’s, start a family as soon as possible, and devote her life to housework. U.S. Women spent about 55 hours a week on domestic chores. Plus, they were all legally subject to their husbands, having no legal right to any of
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About 38% of American women were limited to being teachers, nurses, or secretaries. Professional programs passionately disregarded any women that tried to participate in jobs that were male-dominated. Beneatha, the determined younger sister of Walter, is adamant in becoming a doctor despite her family’s teasing. Walter is seen belittling Beneatha about her choices, “Who the hell told you you had to be a doctor? If you so crazy ‘bout messing ‘round with sick people- then go be a nurse like other women - or just get married and be quiet”(38). Walter’s generic response towards his sister’s choices was what most men thought about women in the 60’s. Consequently, women made up 6% of doctors, 3% of lawyers, and less than 1% of engineers (Tavaana, 2015). On top of that, women were paid less than men, even if they were doing the same …show more content…
It was when many people participated in women’s rights movements to fight for their rights. They have filled the streets to publicize issues that women have dealt with like rape and domestic violence, and to reach out to women to expand the movement and raise awareness. Lorraine Hansberry is a feminist as well, and skilfully addresses gender inequality issues into her play along with race, poverty, housing, and much more. She is aware how much black women are underrepresented in the media, and creates beautiful and powerful characters that deny stereotypes integrated into
About 38% of American women were limited to being teachers, nurses, or secretaries. Professional programs passionately disregarded any women that tried to participate in jobs that were male-dominated. Beneatha, the determined younger sister of Walter, is adamant in becoming a doctor despite her family’s teasing. Walter is seen belittling Beneatha about her choices, “Who the hell told you you had to be a doctor? If you so crazy ‘bout messing ‘round with sick people- then go be a nurse like other women - or just get married and be quiet”(38). Walter’s generic response towards his sister’s choices was what most men thought about women in the 60’s. Consequently, women made up 6% of doctors, 3% of lawyers, and less than 1% of engineers (Tavaana, 2015). On top of that, women were paid less than men, even if they were doing the same …show more content…
It was when many people participated in women’s rights movements to fight for their rights. They have filled the streets to publicize issues that women have dealt with like rape and domestic violence, and to reach out to women to expand the movement and raise awareness. Lorraine Hansberry is a feminist as well, and skilfully addresses gender inequality issues into her play along with race, poverty, housing, and much more. She is aware how much black women are underrepresented in the media, and creates beautiful and powerful characters that deny stereotypes integrated into