Views of Voltaire and Molière on the Role of Women in...

The role of women in society has been a controversial one. Most religions see women as being inferior to men and are of the view that women were created as a companion for men. A lot of our social morale stems from religion; hence this help to shape the view that woman is inferior and is to be submissive to their male counterpart. Society has set roles which each sex is expected to play. Gender role is a theoretical construct in the social sciences and humanities that refers to a set of social and behavioral norms that, within a specific culture, are widely considered to be socially appropriate for individuals of a specific sex (Princeston.edu). Women are expected to be docile and agreeable, while men are expected to be head strong and†¦show more content†¦However Armande was of the view that male were not necessary in her life, education was of utmost importance she was appall when her sister (Henriette) told her she wanted to marry Clitandre. Armande stated â€Å"Ah! Heav ens! What a groveling disposition! What a poor part you act in the world, to confine yourself to family affairs, and to think of no more soul-stirring pleasures than those offered by an idol of a husband and by brats of children! Leave these base pleasures to the low and vulgar. Raise your thoughts to more exalted objects; endeavor to cultivate a taste for nobler pursuits; and treating sense and matter with contempt, give yourself, as we do, wholly to the cultivation of your mind.†So Armande general view was that the only way to uplift you was through education. Henriette though she was among learned women she aspired to be nothing like them Moliere also showed a balance with Henriette she was not illiterate but she was not obsessed with being educated. She believed in being a â€Å"traditional women† she was happy with everyday life routine and she didn’t want to ignore the needs of her body, she was fascinated with the idea of being a wife and having children. Henriette stated â€Å"I only have offered to my thoughts a husband, children, and a home; and I see nothing in all this to defile the imagination, or to make one shudder.† Armande can’t understand why her sister rejoices in marrying Clitandre. She thinks sheShow MoreRelatedTo Know About France, and Its History, Culture, French People and Democracy in France5199 Words   |  21 Pagesknow about France and its history, culture, French people and democracy in France ? Introduction France is a powerful democratic country in the world. Every French citizen in France over 18 years old has the right to vote. Freedom of expression is enshrined in law, people are free to gather for any reasons. the French people do strikes very often for their rights and freedom, the strikes in France are common and popular among the world, and French people are free to join any political party