Role of the Sexes
The submissive role of the female in a marriage or relationship is a common problem in many societies, including our own American society. This role has become so common that in fact it is now expected of the female. This male dominance goes as far back as the human race, to the beginning of relationships and marriage between the female and the male. Then, the physical prowess of the male led to his dominance in all situations and thus formed these roles. Even presently, with all our advances in equal rights and women's' advances in the work fields, this role of submission and passivity is still present among our society. Why do women accept this role? Why hasn't it banished with the right to vote and her expansion into the male-dominated workplace? These roles are inbred into our society. The men are raised to lead and take charge. Women, on the other hand, are taught that their place is to keep peace, and in most scenarios that means conforming. There are many reasons women accept or allow this role. For many women, they find safety in allowing the male to dominate the relationship. The submissive role is familiar or so expected that the women fear changing the situation. Many authors illustrate this role
This life is still exciting and new to her, and for the most part she enjoys it. " (Colette, 197), the male becomes defensive because he knows he is guilty of the act, but does not accept responsibility. He may not have consciously forced this authority over her, but he or she created it in her mind. The hand, through her imagining and thoughts, takes on animalistic characteristics. For whatever reason, it is strong enough so that the women continue to accept these roles as they have for hundreds of years. That wasn't that long prior to this story. She says, "Her father was becoming old lately, she noticed; he would miss her. The women were forced physically or verbally or emotionally to obey and comply. In this way, the hand symbolizes all dominating relationships. James Joyce's story "Eveline" further illustrates on this fear for change.
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