Gender Stereotypes In The Yellow Wallpaper

Gilman’s “ The Yellow Wallpaper” exposes a common gender stereotype during the late 19th century: by showing that men had more power over women, and how women were afraid to speak up for themselves. In society in the 19th century, women felt as if they were a burden from their spouse they are with this is shown when the narrator says, “ I meant to be such a help to John, such a real rest and comfort, and here l am a comparative burden already!” This influences how women try to kneel down to men to satisfy them. The narrator is revealing the feeling of trying, but even with trying it creates a burden. The stereotype of women “helping” and “ comforting” is shown here, therefore this created a stereotypical role women take part in. Extreme measures