DO NOW:

  "Maids must be wives and mothers to fulfill the entire and holiest end of

woman's being.”

- Frances Anne Kemble,

Woman's Heart 1. According to this quote, what is the goal and purpose for

women in society?

2. Based upon your knowledge, what country do you think Frances Anne Kemble is from?

Imperialism and Women

Objective:

1. How were women viewed by the West?

2. How did Imperialism effect the role and perception of women?

What characteristics

of western women are reflected in

this painting?

According to this image, what are

the western attitudes toward

Arab women?

What qualities does this western woman possess?

How does this picture of a

harem reflect western notions

of foreign women?

Is this a painting of a western mother and child or an

Arab mother and child? Explain your

answer.

Is this a painting of a western or Arab woman? Explain your

answer.

What is the role of the

woman in this image?

What is the role of the women in

this picture?