Social and medical attitudes toward women in the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Term Paper , 2012 , 12 Pages , Grade: 1.7

English Language and Literature Studies - Literature

Showing how women in the 19th century were suppressed and underestimated by men as well as the rising emancipation will be the main aim of this term paper. Therefore, it will contain explanations and determines of the social and medical attitude towards women in the 19th century in reference to Charlotte Perkins Gilman´s short story "The Yellow Wallpaper".

Table of Contents

Introduction

Short biography of Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Role of women in the 19th century

3.1 Analysis of Charlotte Perkins Gilman´s The Yellow Wallpaper in reference to the treatment of women in the mid and late 19th century

3.2 Social and medical attitudes toward women in The Yellow Wallpaper

Conclusion

Works Cited

• College: University of Duisburg-Essen (Anglophone Studies)
• Course: A Survey of American Literature
• Grade: 1.7
• Author: Hakima Imaankaf (Author)
• Publication Year: 2012
• Pages: 12
• Catalog Number: V278949
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656716891
• ISBN (Book): 9783656716884
• Language: English
• Tags: Emanzipation, American Literature, The Yellow Wallpaper, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Gender Roles, 19th Century, Treatment of Women, Social and Medical Attitudes