Week Three: Blog Response

I genuinely enjoyed the readings this week. These samples by women were very relatable and all of the issues they mentioned are still occurring in today's society. My favorite was "There Once Was" by Margret Atwood. Her message was very straightforward and clear. I was able to relate because I am typically stereotyped myself because I am African-American and the stereotypes/prejudices used against me have existed for decades. They make me wonder if society has changed throughout time but then I realized that it is the people who have not progressed along with society. These are the same people against gender equality, same-sex marriage, etc. I am not surprised that this message was communicated by a woman because women are usually accepting of all. As discussed in "She Unnames Them" by Ursula Le Guin, Eve strived to connect with nature rather than separating herself. She aimed for equality throughout the entire animal kingdom rather than just throughout the human race. The sad truth however is that as humans, we are unable to establish equality with our own people which makes the goal of Eve seem idealistic and impossible. Although that it may be idealistic, I believe seeking equality is essential because it assures that everyone is given a fair chance. I would say these samples by women accomplish their mission of opening the many narrow minds in today's society. Women's literature deserves more exposure because they give people a different perspective of viewing the problems of this world. Thank you for giving us this opportunity!