Monday, January 24, 2011

Judy Brady, "I Want a Wife " Summary Response

Summary:

In Judy Brady's essay, "I Want a Wife" lists the responsibilities of the stereotypical wife in the 1970's. The overall purpose of the article was to show the audience how wives have been classified not as a person but tool that respond to their husbands. Through Brady's role reversal into the eyes of a husband she lists countless expectations that a husband wants in a perfect wife/mother. These expectations are listed out is several paragraphs. Brady proves that wives are mistreated and not an object that women can take advantage of but human beings that demand respect. The overall tone is negative and sarcastic.

Response:

The reasoning for Brady to write this article came after an encounter with a male friend fresh off a divorce. She was fed up with the Treatment women and wives get by men who have little respect for a woman's rights. She wanted to show men and also other wives how ridiculous and broad the expectations are for most wives. Brady wanted to point out the countless demands, labors, and incorrect justifications that are associated with being the perfect wife. Even though the article is slightly exhaggerated, its very accurate to what most mens expectations of wives were back in the 70's. Her overall message was to portray women and wives as a man's tool in order to get recognition of the issue and support woman's rights.

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