My Brilliant Career

Miles Franklin English 1106-001 3 July 2012 Sybylla Melvyn argues that as a woman she has few options in life sentence, whereas, workforce have many more possibilities. I chose this topic because I am a woman who feels strongly that woman should have the same advantages in life as men. Also, there are still many countries today that do not treat woman and men the same which in my opinion is precise 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 certain and encouraged woman to exit professionals in the work place. Long were the days when woman were considered only 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 th is time, they are often forced to become wives, or caregivers while their deepest ambitions were left unachieved. 1. Society expects woman to become wives instead beingness career minded. If you feel that you are afflicted with more than ordinary intelligence and especially if you are plain with it, hide your brains, cramp your mind, landing field to appear unintellectual-its your only Olson 2 chance(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. Education 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 nothing you can do(Franklin,71).A. Had to be wealthy to pay for raising B. Woman had few choices for career C. Most professional jobs were open to men only 111. Careers in the Arts as an actre ss or vocaliser were not considered womanly An actress-a fetid, low, brazen hussy Use the gifts God has given her with which to do good in showing off to a crowd of vile bad men (Franklin,107). A. Actresss and singers considered hussies not respected B. Defiled by God C. Frowned upon by society