Hannah Tool, “Tillie Olsen’s ‘I Stand Here Ironing,'” 3rd Place ENL 259
Hannah Tool, Fall 2009 Depression era America left no family unscathed. The harsh economic conditions coupled with rigid social norms meant that both fathers and mothers felt a separate yet equally compelling desire to provide for their families like never before. Traditional gender roles dictate a father to provide the financial support for the family… Read more Hannah Tool, “Tillie Olsen’s ‘I Stand Here Ironing,’” 3rd Place ENL 259