Evelyn Home Stories Flashcards
Risk of lost love
Woman’s fault in the relationship, she has to earn his love back
Sex and the young
Sex means marriage, reflecting conservative, traditional views
Possessive Mum
Sympathy for the mum, but wouldn’t be the same if the other way round
Fond and Foolish
Double standards. Blaming the woman, scolds
Solo Holiday Bliss
No question or problem, reinforcing male hegemony, shows women how to feel, modelling reactions
Added to Grief
Common theme that women have to forgive
Non-Petting Girl
Women’s bodies are to please men, her body is transactional, a vessel for men and satisfaction, body is separate from herself
Overworked Wife
Stereotype of the nagging wife, defined by her children and her husband, element of negotiation, extremes with the mention of the doctor
