Question

Review your reading notes to identify elements of Peril's style. What words and phrases best suggest her perspective, or point of view, on pink think? Cite textual evidence in your response.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

Peril, in her text, is evidencing the thought called Pink Think, which she claims to be an archaic thought that defines women according to a stereotype that society believes to be exclusive to women and that must be met by all women who desire be successful in their lives. Peril calls this stereotype "femininity" in his text.

According to the author, femininity imposes that girls are taught from an early age, to assume behaviors such as being sensitive, enjoying talking on the phone, being afraid of snakes and mice and wanting to take care of the house and a husband. This defines a woman's success and those who do not have these characteristics must pretend to have them in order to succeed.

The author shows, in an explanatory way, how this type of thinking limited women and still does today, as this is still defended and encouraged, because the current society has grown at the time of pink think expansion.