"Man says to his woman: I got me a dream. His woman say: Eat your eggs" (Hansberry 33).
A Raisin in the Sun hits on many social issues of 1950s Chicago, one being sexism.
Walter is upset with Ruth as he feels that she never supports him since she's a colored woman who doesn't know the ways of the world. Despite being her husband, he chastises her for only being fit to cook while he draws out his dreams. This emphasizes the stereotype that men go to work and meet their dreams while woman stay home to support and feed their family.
To continue, when Ruth finds out she's pregnant and Mama inquires what the doctor said, Mama is shocked to find out that the doctor is a female. Despite being a female herself, Mama automatically jumps to the conclusion that doctor must not be qualified or know what she's talking about. This once again supports the stereotype that women are not as capable as men and can't fit the occupations of doctors and lawyers.
Although we are in the 21 century, these sexist stereotypes still do exist. Yet, there are some who are breaking the gender barrier and creating new limits for themselves. One example is James Charles who recently became the first ever male Covergirl model. He is working with Katy Perry on the first universal mascara SoLashy to promote Lash Equality. He said, "I think having a male ambassador really takes it one step further and just expresses inclusivity for all. Makeup is kind of becoming a more genderless concept, which is so cool and something that I’m all for," in an article for ABC news.
For decades, women have been fighting for equality, but it is truly so inspirational seeing the male do the same.
"Doctor say everything going to be all right?/ Yes... / 'She'- What doctor you went to" (Hansberry 39).
A Raisin in the Sun hits on many social issues of 1950s Chicago, one being sexism.
Walter is upset with Ruth as he feels that she never supports him since she's a colored woman who doesn't know the ways of the world. Despite being her husband, he chastises her for only being fit to cook while he draws out his dreams. This emphasizes the stereotype that men go to work and meet their dreams while woman stay home to support and feed their family.
To continue, when Ruth finds out she's pregnant and Mama inquires what the doctor said, Mama is shocked to find out that the doctor is a female. Despite being a female herself, Mama automatically jumps to the conclusion that doctor must not be qualified or know what she's talking about. This once again supports the stereotype that women are not as capable as men and can't fit the occupations of doctors and lawyers.
Although we are in the 21 century, these sexist stereotypes still do exist. Yet, there are some who are breaking the gender barrier and creating new limits for themselves. One example is James Charles who recently became the first ever male Covergirl model. He is working with Katy Perry on the first universal mascara SoLashy to promote Lash Equality. He said, "I think having a male ambassador really takes it one step further and just expresses inclusivity for all. Makeup is kind of becoming a more genderless concept, which is so cool and something that I’m all for," in an article for ABC news.
For decades, women have been fighting for equality, but it is truly so inspirational seeing the male do the same.
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