Sweat By Hurston

Feminism in “Sweat”

The men in the 1900’s normalized abuse towards women. The story "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston portrays these struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. "Sweat" is a story that provides a glimpse into the life of an African American woman named Delia. Throughout the story, Delia faces a number of obstacles, which women were facing in the early 20th century. Feminism in "Sweat" can be analyzed through the lens of Mary Jane Lupton's book, “The Survival of the Female”. Also, comparing "Sweat" to Jeffrey Edleson's "Social Workers” further highlights the feminism in Hurston's story.

Zora Neale Hurston’s "Sweat", portrays the struggles and abuse faced by women in a patriarchal society. The main character Delia, is an African

This text details the way that women were treated early on in the 1900’s. In this text, the author is talking about how women are getting raped and abused by men in this warehouse. These men who were abusing women in the warehouses, didn’t get convicted of their terrible crime until later on. Throughout the text, Edleson argues that social workers must be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the complex issues surrounding domestic violence. This includes understanding the psychological and emotional impact of domestic violence on victims, as well as the social and cultural structures that perpetuate the cycle of abuse. "He had threatened to 'beat her some night when he was feeling good. Although she had decided to ignore him, when an argument started ..he hit her on the mouth. Her lip was cut inside; her teeth were knocked loose; her face swelled; and blood was spattered all over her dress, the walls, and the floor; his hand was split where her teeth had hit it.” (Edleson 306). This part of the text shows the sense of abuse in this work environment. These words show how these work environments were controlled by toxic masculinity. These words also show that the men during this time would not hold back when having an altercation with a girl. "Sweat'' relates to Edleson's article, as it highlights the importance of understanding the psychological and emotional impact of domestic violence on victims. Throughout the story, Delia is subjected to emotional and physical abuse from her husband, Sykes. Her experiences highlight the lasting impact of domestic violence on victims, and the need for social workers to be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the issue. Additionally, both "Sweat" and "Social Workers" highlight the need for an