Wendys Role Model

In first world countries, one would be hard-pressed to find someone who did not have a strong female influence in his or her life. It seems as if everyone has a mom, grandma, aunt, etc. who taught them what a woman is and what a woman is not. Mothers, and all potential role models, play an important role in the education of men and women. Young girls and boys are quite impressionable. As a result, the people responsible for educating these children will have much power. Strong women can teach children that girls are not inferior for the sake of being female. The song trilogy “The Wendys” demonstrates the importance of strong women as role models, and this influence can be seen on women, as well as men, in real life. Wendy teaches the girls who join her crew lessons that do not fit the standards of traditional femininity. In part three, the lyrics read, “Sweet Wendy turns each girl into a pirate before long, by teaching them survival, how to sail, and to be strong.” The Lost Girls learned important lessons that, perhaps, they did not have a chance to learn before they met Wendy. They are taught lessons of strength and
For example, one woman in particular, Kathy, is a strong influence on her daughter today. It was Kathy’s mother that taught her to be strong. Kathy’s mother was not afraid of being disliked to get what she wanted or, in some cases, needed. This directly contradicts the female stereotype that women are to be agreeable and submissive. Kathy moved around much as a child; as a result, the schools would often give her trouble when the credit requirements did not line up. One time, Kathy would not be able to graduate because the school did not count marching band as athletics. Kathy’s mother talked to the principal and showed Kathy how to be demand respect and to get people to treat her fairly. Today, Kathy does the same for her