Sexism in to kill a mockingbird?

Answer 1

Sexism isn't as large a topic of discrimination like racism, but does play a role in the development of the novel. Sexism is expressed towards women from men and women alike. Men feel they must protect women from unsightly things, (Lee 221), and women believe to be a lady they must dress, act, and speak a certain way. Aunt Alexanria makes it her goal to womanize Scout and makes her dress in her nicest dress and attend tea parties. Miss Stephanie tells Scout she'll never be a lady unless she starts wearing dresses. And during Tom's testimony women, and children, are asked to leave the courtroom to 'protect' them from the nature of the case.

Sexism is an important theme in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and should be observed when discussing the discrimination of the novel.

Answer 2

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," sexism is evident in the way women are portrayed as inferior to men, particularly through their limited roles in society and lack of power and agency. Characters like Scout and Calpurnia challenge these gender norms, but overall the novel reflects the sexist beliefs and attitudes of the time period in which it is set.