Reflections on Gender Inequality in Selected Poems by Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman

Abstract

The study titled "Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman’s Selected Poems: A Reflection of Gender Inequality" aims to explore the factors influencing gender inequality and investigate its impact on female characters depicted in poems by Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman. The research adopts a qualitative approach, involving the examination of Gilman's poems to identify instances of gender inequality, which are then analyzed using Judith Lorber's gender inequality theory (2001). The findings reveal that gender inequality manifests in various aspects such as economic structure, material conditions, and family dynamics. Additionally, the effects of gender inequality are reflected in women's roles, sexuality, and emotional experiences. Through her poetry, Gilman addresses themes related to women's issues and challenges..

Keywords: racism, critical race theory, struggle, oppression