Analysis Of Why I M Nobody's Wife By Stephanie Fairyington

In Stephanie Fairyington's essay, "Why I'm Nobody's Wife," they write about the women who choose to take on traditional roles such as mother or wife in a marriage. Then they compare it to their own perspective of not acknowledging traditional roles. The concept Fairyington is trying to portray is queer women who use traditional words such as "wife" or "mother." Fairyington has a non-judgmental tone when comparing the perspectives of women who choose to be wives and mothers. They write, "Many women... of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds... still see marriage and motherhood as their ultimate goal, their purpose, and their joy." I don't fault them for this. Going on to express society pushes these gender norms onto women. I believe Fairington’s

However, Fairyington's essay misses the mark when mentioning the subject of marriage. They do not write in depth about the reasons why women choose to follow through with traditional roles. They do not address cultural differences that would make women desire to be wives and mothers. They also only write about one specific group’s views on marriage. For their writing to be more beneficial, I’d recommend asking other genders or people of different cultures. In Susan Cain's article "Shyness: An Evolutionary Tactic?" she offers differing views on the concept of shyness. Cain explores the idea that the evolutionary perspective on shyness as a survival mechanism may be favorable. Cain states that some researchers may argue that shyness has benefits, such as helping people avoid risky situations. Cain writes, "Shyness may not always feel good, but it might be beneficial in terms of avoiding dangers and risks." Then she also states, "For some, shyness might serve as a defense mechanism, allowing them to avoid harm or

These are two quotes to support my claim. "For women, marriage has often meant submitting to roles and expectations that are prescribed by a dominant culture... But when a woman is nobody's wife, she can be whomever she chooses." "I have become an explorer of my own desires and curiosities, freed from the gaze of another's desires and curiosities, divorced from the institution of marriage." I believe this is persuasive as it includes their own personal experiences as well as other women’s experiences. The quotes they use, "nobody's wife," allow women to step out of traditional martial roles and support the