Who Loves Lucy? I Do, I Do!

Want to read the rest of this paper? Join Essayworld today to view this entire essay and over 50,000 other term papers

the 50’s, it would not be as popular as it is today. Imagine Lucy Ricardo, being the typical housewife of that time, where all she did was stay at home and take care of the baby while cooking Ricky’s dinner. It would not make a very interesting show during any time period. It is Lucy’s outright defiance of her role in society that makes the show so humorous and at the same time, makes important statements about gender equality.
Lucy and Ricky made the roles of both men and women clear during many of the shows that they starred in. Lucy was often seen cleaning the house and performing many of the duties that were expected of her. Every morning, there would be a plate of freshly cooked bacon and eggs, accompanied by a steaming cup of hot coffee waiting for Ricky as he entered the kitchen before leaving for work. Lucy never had a problem with this, for she was completely devoted to her husband and wanted to serve him in any way possible. However, she wanted more. Lucy Ricardo ...

Get instant access to over 50,000 essays. Write better papers. Get better grades. Already a member? Login

this stereotype as well.
A woman who worked was often the exception in a world dominated by the men who were responsible for bringing home the money for his wife and his children. An example that comes to mind is the classic episode where Lucy and her best friend Ethel Mertz, decide to work in a chocolate factory. They failed miserably in performing the tasks asked of them, and at the end, personally admitted that they belong at home and that the men should make the money. The important thing is that even though they were unsuccessful in their attempt, they took the initiative to get out into the working world. They felt they could survive in a world ruled by men. This is not ...

Succeed in your coursework without stepping into a library. Get access to a growing library of notes, book reports, and research papers in 2 minutes or less.

CITE THIS PAGE: