Beyond The Line - Characters

Imagine being the only woman being around for miles, like Curley’s wife on the ranch. For many women of the 1920s and today, that can be the harsh reality, literally and figuratively. The 19th Amendment was passed in 1920, thanks to the suffragettes, but women still have a long way to go. To start of with, women feel free to judge other and call other women derogatory names. Next, gender roles are still very traditional. Finally women still face employment discrimination.

Since that time period, women have come a long way, however, I don’t believe females are united, as we should be. Today’s women are very quick to judge and label others with derogatory terms such as whores and bitches. Men hear women calling each other that, feeling it’s acceptable for them. When we feel free to use these words, we’re as stranded as Curley’s wife.

Although you may not realize it, gender roles are still pretty traditional. Females are expected to take care of the household. They do most of the cleaning and cooking around the house. While some may enjoy this, others may feel like that’s what is expected of them, therefore they have to All of this while holding down a job.

Women of the 1920’s and today both face employment discrimination. Imagine Curley’s wife working on the ranch along side George and the other ranchers. That never would have been possible! We have made great progress, but work still needs to be done. For example, it is rare to see a woman firefighter or policeman.

Female have achieved so much since the 19th Amendment was passed. Look at people like Hilary Clinton. Still, much needs to be done for women to be seen as equal to their male counter-parts. First of all, women don’t respect each other enough. Secondly, many women feel obligated to fill traditional roles. Last, but not least, women still face employment discrimination.