Gender Treachery In 'The Handmaid's Tale'

As I was reading The Handmaid’s Tale, I had one feeling that remained constant. I hoped that none of this would become a reality for anyone in the future. However, after reflecting on what I’ve read, I’ve found that there are some similarities when comparing the novel with my everyday life. Of course, the events in my everyday life aren’t nearly as bad as the conditions in this dystopia; they are simply traditions and thoughts that remain the same over time. First, I notice that Offred refers to Aunt Lydia and Aunt Elizabeth as “Aunt”. They are not close to Offred’s family nor are they related by blood. This instantly reminds me of my culture and the way I was brought up. For example, when I was younger, when I went to the temple with my parents and they introduced me to someone new, I would always have to call
These are questions I’m sure many including myself have always wondered. Lastly, feminism and the LGBTQ (referred to as Gender Treachery in the novel) are a constant topic throughout this entire novel. Conversations and discussions relating to feminism LGBTQ rights are being brought back once again in our everyday lives. We have seen the big changes, including the legalization of same sex marriage in 2005 and The Royal Commission on the Status of Women in 1970. However, sexism and bias due to race still exists in our society today. One thing I personally experienced was when I first applied to my first part time job at Burger King. On my first day of work, my manager said that he preferred females to work at the front of the store. This included the cash register, drive-thru, cleaning the lobby, and cleaning the bathrooms. He hired males to work at the back, which included making burgers, changing the oil and refilling soft drinks and the ice cream machine. Many of my former female colleagues have asked if he could train them to work at the back but he refused. He also didn’t prefer males working at the front of the store