While thinking, I had a book come to mind Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Now, while I have read this book, I have not had a chance to watch the new TV series based on the book that is shown on HBO. That being said, this blog post will be focusing on the book.
In this book the author takes us into the lives of three women who are mothers to first graders. This book takes us through a journey with these women and shows us their lives are not as picture perfect as they seem. Now while this book has added in some drama and otherwise not so important information for the point of entertainment, I think this book does a great job at showing us the inequality and oppression that women face.
One mother in the book is a single mother trying to make it on her own, and trying to do her best to provide for her son. In today's world, this is seen more and more and I do not think that it is shown enough. Another mother is in a domestic violent relationship and is abused by her husband the bread winner who provides for her and her wealthy family. The last women is struggling with a divorce and balancing her new life. Again, while this book does provided a large amount of entertainment and "Hollywood" I do believe looking beyond all that it does a great job showing the gender inequality and oppression that women face.
Shelbie, Big Little Lies is a great example! I am the opposite of you and watched the show but haven't read the book. It's on my summer reading list. Without giving too much away, I would say the show does a great job of showing what goes on behind close doors. These women seem put together on the surface but all are having their individual struggles, mostly involving the men in their lives. Some of the themes that the show touches on include abuse, rape, heart break,single motherhood and balancing work with home life. It does a great job of showing the struggles that women face.
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