The primary issue that concerned feminist in the late 60’s was the oppression of women. Throughout most of the text there’s a common discussion of women’s roles in society, and how they are viewed. In both “I want a Wife” and “The Politics of Housework” there’s a clear message of what men think of women, or at least what they are expected to be like. The entirety of “I want a wife” stresses the many responsibilities and burdens a wife was subjected to. And honestly thinking about it, how did women live like this? Like psychologically that must have been h3ll, to be at home all day taking care of children, cooking, cleaning and then to have your husband come home and treat them like royalty, and do that everyday of their lives… Idk still can’t believe that.
Another thing is that “women are inferior to men”. And this is an issue still occurring today. In “women’s liberation” Gloria say people believe women have smaller brains; inability to govern themselves, limited job skills; identity as sex objects, and so on.” This whole belief just doesn’t make sense because how could someone have this idea of women if they never were allowed to do much beyond the home? How could you know of a women’s capabilities, or ability to govern herself if all you don’t see her beyond a housewife, or a sex object?
I think, despite the fact that we can vote now, and serve in the military, women are still confronted with many obstacles today. Yes there has been substantial progression from the late 60’s until today but for example women are still fighting for equal pay, and even freedom of their own bodies.
