Question

Gilman drew upon which three sociological theoretical traditions for her work?

Answer 1

Answer:
Gilman drew upon three sociological theoretical traditions for her work that are:
1.   social Darwinism
2.   symbolic interactionism
3.   Marxist theory
According to Gilman’s view like Marx’ concept capitalism is the main cause of exploitation of workers similarly women is exploit by traditional structure of family.
The social structure look women as a dependent of her husband and her status in society is also decided by the status of her husband in the society.
There is social discrimination of gender in the society because our society is male dominant.