Connections: Historical to Society

In The Yellow Wallpaper, Gilman writes in a time where woman are under men. This story is written in the time of the Woman's Rights Movement (1848-1920).  Gilman is a very education woman, and believes that she is equal to everyone else, even men. "From the very beginning she struggled with the idea of having to conform to the domestic model of women." (An Autobiography of Emotions, 2). I believe this is a historical connection. A social connection, would be that "all woman have Woman Hysteria". "Doctors of the time were not versed about the female hormonal system. All nervous systems were associated with "hysteria" a reference used for women with emotional problems." (An Autobiography for Emotions, 2). For instance, it was believed that if a woman was tired, she had a disease. But if a man was tired, he was just tired. This society was based on unfairness and in equality. Serving as the fuel of the Woman's Rights Movement fire, and many women dedicating their careers to this cause, just as Gilman did. "In the late 1800s women like Gilman were not given the opportunity to choose their career over their families, to do so that meant they had to give up one or the other. Gilman did exactly that, despite the enormous amount of controversy she created, she chose her work over her family." (An Autobiography for Emotions, 3). 

Websites:  

http://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/WIC/Historical-Essays/No-Lady/Womens-Rights/

This website can be used to learn more information about the Women's Rights Movement.

http://dictionary.reference.com

I used this website to look up connection. 

Definition of catagory:

Historical connections are examples of things that happened in the past that might better understand the present and or future. 

Social connections are examples in social situations that help us understand the past, present, and future.