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GENDER ROLES

Rebeca Quishpe

Created on January 24, 2026

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GENDER ROLES

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Anne of Green Gables
Chada El Harchali and Rebeca Quishpe 2.2

CONTEXT

  • Rural Community
  • 19th century
  • Strict expectations for men and women

GENDER ROLES IN RURAL SOCIETY

  • Men and boys: physical labor and provide economic stability
  • Women and girls: house chores, marriage and motherhood
  • Boys were seen as more useful

VISION OF WOMEN'S USEFULNESS

  • Women valued for what they provide, not who they are
  • Girls seen as a burden
  • Women were assumed to be incapable of hard or important work

ANNE´S ARRIVAL AT GREENS GRABLES

  • Matthew and Marilla expected a boy so he could help with farm work
  • Dissapointment when Anne arrives
  • Reaction based on her gender
  • Shows social prejudice against girls

EFFECTS ON ANNE

  • Anne feels unwanted and rejected
  • Aware she is a “disappointment”
  • Emotional impact of gender expectations
  • Shows how harmful stereotypes can be

ANNE CHALLENGES GENDER ROLES

later in the series

  • Intelligent and imaginative
  • Works hard and helps at home
  • Excels in school
  • Proves girls can be capable and valuable
  • Gender does not define ability

CONCLUSION

  • Disappointment at receiving a girl reveals sexism
  • Women seen as less useful in rural society
  • Anne proves these ideas are wrong

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