Declaration of Sentiments

This particular article was by the infamous Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Times have certainly changed in the past century and we should all be greatful for it. Elizabeth talked about how a woman's worth was hardly anything, unless she owned land, and still her worth was minimal in the eyes of society. It's so fabulous that women like Ms. Stanton had the guts to write such a peice in times when women were not considered valuable in everyday life. It just goes to show that everyone has a voice, and there will be someone that will one day listen. That was totally cliche, but from the heart.

The Making of a Divorce Culture

Luckily, I have never had to go through a divorce. My parents have always worked things out by never making divorce an option. So I am speaking from a view point which some people may not have. Divorce has become more and more prominent as time progresses. The author herself divides divorce into two categories as evolutionary and revolutionary. I think in certain situations divorce becomes necessary if abuse or unfaithfulness comes about. But i don't think divorce is really the main issue. I think its marraige thats the main issue. Marriage is a sacred covenant not to be taken lightly, and in this society, it seems like it has been cheapened. But in the case of children. I think parents should try to work it out for the sake of the kids. But like i said, when one marries i think its a big committment, and if their not ready to make it work, then they shouldnt even consider it.

A Proposal I Never Thought I'd Consider.

Wow. What a passage. I have no clue how hard it would be to come from a culture where marriage is arranged. However, I'm not sure if it's not such a bad idea. Living in a western world, trying to live by her families codes was a hard thing for this author to do, yet she did it not to please herself but to repect her parents. In my opinion that is one of the most honorable things a child can do-- respecting your parents. Though she struggles with the decisions before her, she knows ultimately the two paths before her are pleasing her parents, or pleasing herself. Tough stuff.

The Conservative Case for Gay Marraige.

In my opinion, I when I see a title like this, I hardly have to read it before I know what is going to be said. They are all the same to me. People that are pro, and pro; and people that are against gay marraige, are against it. It's just like people when they have a chance to debate or write a paper on any subject, 90% of the time it will be on gay marriage, abortion, or gun control. It's all utterly cliche and old. Did the author of this article have a valid point that love should be respected because its a respectable thing, yes. But in my opinion, as a strong conservative i am against it. I have many friends that are homosexual and i find that their choice, and have no problem with the decisions they make. No one is perfect and sin is sin right? I'm just thankful that in the end, I am not the judge.

" I Want a Wife"

I really was confused when i started reading this and it wasn't until the end did i finally figure out what she was talking about. I thought it was interesting how the author precieved a wife. She has the wife practically keeping the household together and keeping everyone (mainly the husband) happy on top of it. I find this funny becuase usually, one thinks, "the man of the house". But in this case, its almost as if the man wants no responsibility for anything other than eating, drinking, and sleeping. The wife is supposed to support, cook, clean, sexually satisfty, and keep things together all of the time. This passage was quite ironic to how households are, and how households are precieved.