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A Pre-Reading Activity for "The Yellow Wallpaper"

A Pre-Reading Activity for "The Yellow Wallpaper"

Q Think about what you know about expected gender roles in a "traditional" marriage. What are the expectations for the husband/father in this "script"? What are the expectations for the wife/mother in this "script"? Why do you believe these things are so? (That is, what are the underlying reasons for these differing expectations for men vs. women in marriage?)

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Expected gender roles in marriage have been dominant in society since ancient times. since a long time women were not seen as a partner for a man but mostly as a cook and a child bearing object. It is expected that the wife's role is washing the dishes , cooking , cleaning and looking after children. Whereas, the husband is supposed to go out, earn , enjoy and provide for