The sentences would present the different views on gender. This was a time when women were advocating for gender equality. One of the major points was the allowing of suffrage rights to women. This was done out of the belief that there was a need to also make their voices heard through the constitutional process of elections. In addition, the women also wanted a reduction of the gender gap in terms of the education, work and development opportunities. They too believed that they could do well in the male-dominated world. In the excerpt "The Difficulties of Marrying Well" there is a focus on the responsibilities of the women in marriage. This entailed the taking care of children and household maintenance.