My Brilliant Career

Miles Franklin English 1106-001 3 July 2012 Sybylla Melvyn argues that as a cleaning woman she has few options in life, whereas, custody pay many more possibilities. I chose this radical because I am a woman who feels strongly that woman should capture the same advantages in life as men. Also, there are even-tempered many countries today that do non treat woman and men the same which in my opinion is very grave. In todays modern world most would agree that men and woman have equal rights when it comes to career choices.Over the years society has accepted and encouraged woman to become professionals in the work place. Long were the days when woman were considered moreover worthy for child bearing. Unfortunately, many years ago things were not as easy for woman who dreamt of a fulfilling career. The novel, My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin explores the journey of a young woman passionate to become something more than a wife.However, because woman had few options in career than men during this time, they are a lot forced to become wives, or caregivers while their deepest ambitions were left unachieved. 1. Society expects woman to become wives instead being career minded. If you feel that you are struck with more than ordinary intelligence and especially if you are plain with it, compensate your brains, cramp your mind, study to appear unintellectual-its your only if Olson 2 meet(Franklin,78) A. Obey husbands order B.Be beautiful not clever C. Look after all household duties D. Not be companions but caretakers to spouse 11. fosterage was limited for woman. You are not old enough to be a general servant or a cook you have not experience enough to be a housemaid you dont take to sewing, and there is no chance of being accepted as a hospital nurse you must confess there is cipher you can do(Franklin,71).A. Had to be wealthy to pay for education B. muliebrity had few choices for career C. Most professional jobs were open to men only 111. Careers in the Arts as an actress or vocalist were not considered womanly An actress-a vile, low, brazen hussy Use the gifts God has given up her with which to do good in showing off to a labour of vile bad men (Franklin,107). A. Actresss and singers considered hussies not respected B. corrupt by God C. Frowned upon by society