The Odyssey is the product of a society in which the dominant role was played by men. In ancient Greece‚ just as in the whole of the ancient world‚ and in America and Western Europe until the last century‚ women occupied a subservient position. Society was organized and directed by men‚ and all of the most important enterprises were those which men arranged and implemented. Women were valued‚ but they participated in the affairs of the world only when they had the tacit or open approval and permission
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I have seen TV shows related to healthcare and most of them don’t even have roles for nurses. Shows like house‚ Scrubs‚ Greys Anatomy‚ and general hospital are mostly about doctors. These prime time programs seem to neglect the nurse as a vital member of the healthcare team. Nurses make appearances but in the background roles; used as butt of jokes for the doctors‚ and the roles are primarily played by beautiful women. Then there is a show that is devoted to one nurse; Nurse Jackie. The nurse
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Gender Constructs and the State SOC337: Contemporary Latin American Society University of Phoenix Gender Constructs and the State 1. In what way were Latin American gender roles and political equality related in pre-colonial times? Pre-colonial Latin American gender roles were not a far cry different from the gender roles re-established post colonialism. In Mesoamerica‚ most work was delegated by gender with men hunting and women performing gathering responsibilities (Blout
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in to a positive or negative outcome. Males are more of a dominate character in Shakespeare’s play because they have power and social class because women do not have that pleasure because it’s not culturally and socially normal. Although‚ there a gender differences with Rosalind and Hamlet‚ they both share this dominate and central figure in the plays. The plays focuses on their
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female a weak homemaker or sex symbol. In poplar culture‚ these views have changed. The feminine revolution of the 60’s and 70’s‚ have changed the way the roles of women are displayed. The homosexual revolution of the 80’s‚ 90’s have enabled Gays and Lesbians to be more open with their sexual orientation. The traditional role of the men was the providers and protectors of the family. Men were sent off to work and at times spent several days away from the family in order to
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Each of the woman from the plays has different personalities‚ weakness‚ position and of the importance. The woman come from different background and context‚ job titles of being a maid to becoming a Queen. Also‚ by portraying these females show how life were for them during their time. What type of power did they have over there male counterparts and could they voice their opinion. Jocasta was the queen of Thebes and the wife of King Laius. Jocasta and Laius received a prophecy that lauis
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The Atypical Role of Women in Society The traditional roles of women in society today have improved drastically when in comparison to those of historical periods of time. Although the way that women are currently viewed in society is a great deal more equal than the past‚ there will always be a tiny view in the back of our minds‚ whether we are aware of it or not‚ that classifies women as inferior to men‚ as well as authoritative figures in society. In Sophocles’ play‚ Antigone‚ as well as
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I think The Revolutionary War was revolutionary because the colonists were fighting the British for their freedom. George Washington was commander chief of the Continental army in the revolutionary war. He had a big role in the revolutionary war. Friedrish Von Steuben was by Washington’s side throughout much the gruesome was. Washington choose Von Steuben because how strong and how courageous he was. Von Steuben trained Washington’s soldiers to be powerful and less fearful during all that battles
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Throughout history there has been a deep tradition in the Catholic religion of men to take on a major influencing role in the community‚ while women only have a few positions to be a part of. It has been said that Christ had other positions for women‚ as they are to play a part of spreading the Gospel and spread the news that Christ has risen. However‚ women are limited to how they are able to spread their readings‚ as they can spread the word but not in a teaching way. Time and time again Pope
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Kramer produced socially conscious films displaying the ills of society. Through Ship of Fools‚ he critiques the gender roles imposed upon women. This feminist movement became an essential component of the decade’s rights revolution. The era sharply criticized gender roles and traditional relationships. Furthermore‚ the 1960s had a sexual revolution that liberated women from the role of procreator. For example‚ in 1960 “the pill‚” an oral contraceptive for women‚ was released. This contraceptive
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