JUDY BRADY I Want a Wife (1971) Judy Brady’s essay became an instant classic when it appeared in 1971 in the premier issue of the feminist magazine Ms. As you read‚ analyze the definitions of “husband” and “wife” that Brady uses‚ and consider why this essay became so powerful in the 1970s. I belong to that classification of people known as wives. I am A Wife. And‚ not altogether incidentally‚ I am a mother. Not too long ago a male friend of mine appeared on the scene fresh from a recent
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others and love for science. It is this reason that impact what I want to be one day: a doctor. The world is constantly changing and with the development of new technology to treat many health complications‚ and the need for doctors is growing. Their patients depend and trust them to deliver accurate diagnosis and treatments. There is no feeling more gratifying than knowing that you have impacted an individual’s life in a positive manner. I am aware that becoming a doctor involves dedication to my field
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Why I Want to be a Teacher I believe that everyone‚ one way or another‚ has progressed to where they are in life because they had a teacher. A teacher by definition is someone who provides educational instruction and communicates lifelong lessons. However‚ I see teachers beyond that common definition. Teachers have the opportunity to shed light on topics not commonly found in text books‚ to teach skills that students can use in real life‚ and to inspire students to overcome their adversities. But
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I have always been interested and fascinated in the field of study of the human science. Throughout my years of secondary and A level education‚ I have been a science student and this is reflected in my choice of subjects in A levels. I especially enjoyed doing biology and the human biology aspect of it has furthered my interest. Chemistry in addition has tremendously improved my analytical skills. As the sciences is an area of interest to me and also due to my science background‚ I believe I would
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dedication‚ bravery‚ and passion. Throughout the years I have had a variety of experiences with leadership. The leadership position I have been involved with the longest is high school cheerleading. By simply being a part of the squad‚ I have a platform to encourage others and support my school. We‚ as a squad‚ have the ability to set the tone for the rest of the student body before a game and to make others feel great when they accomplish something. I was elected the captain of the Junior Varsity team
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Why do I want to be a nurse? I want to be a nurse because my life experiences have taught me to have compassion for people. My childhood consisted of being abandoned by my parents‚ abuse and poverty. My decisions also led me to be a teenage mom and married by the time I was 18. My childhood and my marriage have taught me to fight hard for something you believe in‚ not to ever give up. I want to carry this compassion over into nursing‚ to love people that are broken not only in their body‚ but in
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Growing up as the daughter of immigrants‚ I have gone through many hardships through the course of my life. My parents being immigrants has limited my exposure to the world‚ but has also allowed me to experience a unique type of lifestyle that has shaped me into who I am today. The sociological‚ monetary‚ and moral environment I was raised in gave me the opportunity to become the passionate‚ intellectual‚ and versatile young lady who is now standing. When my parents first arrived in the United
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Why I want to be a CNA... I don’t understand‚ while being a CNA is hard‚ it is not rocket science. You basically have to work‚ and care. So many CNAs don’t do either one. I don’t know how they go home and sleep knowing that they left their residents soaked‚ cold‚ and dirty. Why don’t they just go work at a gas station. Very few things make me as angry as when the residents are not getting the care they DESERVE. I want the opportunity every day to make an impact on people’s lives in
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Judy Brady’s “Why I want a Wife” reminds me of the late 1950’s – early 1960’s TV show “Leave it to Beaver". In this show‚ the script characterized the traditional American housewife as a supermom who was involved in every possible event while still maintaining all the ‘expectations’ of a housewife such as doing household chores‚ making the family dinner‚ and all around serving to the needs and arrangements of the husband and family while maintaining a ‘presentable’ appearance and attitude. In
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where I find myself daydreaming and wondering what walking through the halls of the University of Pennsylvania could possibly feel like. Chills run down my spine‚ and I get a little anxious knowing that I could one day be part of something much bigger. I picture myself walking to Biology class with my book bag and a stack of books on my hand. Let’s not forget the coffee‚ which I heard is critical in college. I arrive to class with a huge smile on my face because soon I will be doing what I love‚
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