Men and women had definitive roles and tasks at the American Frontier. The image of gender roles at the end of the 19th century is depicted in Laura Ingalls Wilder`s novel The Long Winter.
It tells us the story of the Ingalls family`s hard time during blizzards during a hard and long winter. Besides Charles` and Almanzo`s efforts, the “strong, able-bodied [female] pioneers […] contribute considerably to the survival of their families” (McGinnis). The Long Winter “with its domestic ethos and its clearcut models of gender” (Romines 1997, 146) is a concrete example to illustrate the gender roles at the American Frontier.
In this work the roles of frontier men and women are exemplified by Caroline`s, Charles` and Almanzo`s tasks and lives. Moreover, the girls Laura, Carrie and Mary Ingalls are being prepared to take over the gender roles adopted by their parents.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Frontier Women
- Women's Tasks
- Caroline
- Frontier Men
- Men's Tasks
- Charles
- Almanzo
- Girls Preparation for their Future
- Laura
- Carrie
- Mary
- Conclusion of the Ingalls' Girls Preparation for their Future
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work examines the definitive roles and tasks of men and women at the American Frontier, using Laura Ingalls Wilder's novel "The Long Winter" as a case study. The text explores the challenges faced by the Ingalls family during a harsh winter and highlights the contributions of both men and women to their survival.- Gender roles and responsibilities at the American Frontier
- The challenges and hardships faced by frontier families
- The impact of gender on work and family life
- The importance of women's contributions to frontier society
- The role of education and moral development in frontier families
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of gender roles at the American Frontier, using "The Long Winter" as a primary example. It emphasizes the importance of both men and women in ensuring the survival of frontier families.
- Frontier Women: This chapter explores the various tasks and responsibilities of frontier women. From household chores to farming duties, women played a crucial role in sustaining their families and communities. The chapter also examines how frontier women were expected to uphold religious and ethical traditions within their families.
- Frontier Men: This chapter outlines the tasks and responsibilities of frontier men, focusing on their contributions to the family's survival and economic stability. It highlights the importance of men in providing for the family through farming and hunting.
- Girls Preparation for their Future: This chapter examines how the Ingalls daughters, Laura, Carrie, and Mary, were prepared for their future roles as women in frontier society. The chapter analyzes how Caroline Ingalls instilled in her daughters the values and skills needed to navigate their lives as frontier women, emphasizing the importance of education, moral development, and domestic responsibilities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this work include gender roles, frontier life, family dynamics, women's contributions, education, moral development, and the challenges and hardships faced by pioneer families. The text emphasizes the importance of both men and women in contributing to the survival and success of frontier families, highlighting the unique challenges and expectations associated with each gender.- Citar trabajo
- Nermin Bastug (Autor), 2011, Gender Roles in Laura Ingalls Wilder´s "The Long Winter", Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/195172
