A Critique Of "Gone To Soldiers" By Marge Piercy

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both still loved each other, because she was strong enough to resist
him and his womanizing ways. Piercy gave me a much better understanding of
the cultural and social issues of the World War two era. I learned about
the little struggles of working American women, such as the unavailability
of stockings and society's negative attitude towards women wearing pants.
These issues were ones that I had never thought about before. It amazes me
that only fifty years ago a woman could not wear pants to work. Ruthie's
friend was sent home to change for wearing loose fitting red pants because
they were considered racy. It is equally surprising to me that women still
have to wear hose with our skirts or be deemed inappropriate. I do not
understand how society has completely changed from a white male society
into a much more diverse culture and still expect women to wear
uncomfortable hose. Piercy made complete sense throughout the entire book
and most importantly she kept my ...

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