... increasingly carried out by servants. In The Importance of Being Earnest, however, this is not always the case, as gender role reversal is a common theme throughout the play, which naturally leads to comedy, as during the Victorian Era in the Aristocratic part of society, gender roles were very firmly ... to be the one in charge with the most power, therefore giving her the upper hand. However, Lady Bracknell places very high importance on following social etiquette, which she shows when Gwendoline reveals her plans of marriage, "When you do become engaged to someone, I, or your father, ...

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... , whereas identified "male" jobs require "aggressive" and dominant behavior (Patel, 2008). In addition to the common wage disparity between male and female, the "aggressive" types of jobs pay better, therefore secluding women in an "etiquette" associated with less valued professions. Women are needed for customers-services type of jobs as they are patient and ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate