Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Week 6, Post A

“A son was a woman’s life. It was her job and her fulfillment to meet his every demand” (162). In nineteenth century China, women were only considered useful for producing children, and only the male children would become successful in life. A woman had to meet every single need and desire of her husband, as well as that of her son! This is an extreme contrast to American society, where the women are considered just as useful as men and do not need to make sure every demand of their sons, or children, is fulfilled. Most women in America want to create the best life possible for their children and strive to fulfill their children’s needs, but it is not necessary for the women to complete everything their children wants of them.