ANALYSIS OF THE ARTICLES

THE STORY OF AN HOUR

”She is died of joy that kills.”

Questions worth thinking about are that whether she was dead due to the joy of retrieving her husband or the loss of hoping to have a through new life.

LOST LIVES OF WOMEN

Through this article Amy Tan wanted the society to pay more attention to the problems, including the inequality of gender status and women rights, Urging women to fight for their own freedom rather than let events like these be buried as times goes by.

CONCLUSION

By sharing her own family’s story, Amy Tan and other writers are inviting the rest of the woman population to stand up and speak for themselves. It is through these attempts that liberate all women from male dominance and live for themselves.

Topic discussion

What's the difference between the west and the

east?

When did women status change?

about women status in the society and family

Traditional culture

the three obediences and four virtues

Bible old testment:….thy desire to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee( 你必戀慕你丈夫，你丈夫必管轄你‧ )

Powerful women in history

Queen ElizabethEmpress Wu

Powerful women in history

However, they are merely

exceptions.

Feminist movement

Rome is not created in one day.

Since 18th century 3 waves Step by step

The West

HILLARY CLINTON

United States Secretary of State

The East

*Traditional thinking*Male dominance*Gender discrimination

Great-grandfather------Great-grandmother(concubine)

father------mother

Grandfather------Grandmother(Their marriage was planned)

WESTERN AND EASTERN WOMENWhat makes them different?

EASTERN PARENTS

WESTERN PARENTS

Eastern culture- From 3 obedience and 4 virtues to- “a girl who is diligent and knows how to take

good care of the family is a good wife”- “a married daughter is like splashed water”

CULTURE AND TRADITION

Western culture- women are independent

and ambitious- Chore are for the machines

to do!- Not tied down by family

(daycare, babysitters)- Can visit parents anytime

they want. It’s not illegal!

WELL…SOMETHING IS NOT QUITE RIGHT

Women are still portrayed as sex objects by some music videos and advertisements

REFLECTIONS and my Personal Story

When I was little, I lived with my grandmother…

Do the dishes…

Why only women can do?

Lunyu – analects of Confucius

Confucius said…

Only women and non-gentleman are difficult to handle. Be close to them and they lack humility, stay away from them and they complain.

唯女子與小人難養焉，近之則不遜，遠之則怨

Thank you