Dialogue between Two Women - Essay Example

One major difference between the two centuries is the industrial revolution that changed the whole social dynamics of the world.Flora: But it has changed. Nowadays seeking a profession for a woman is not taboo. But most of the professions that women get areas housemaids or if they are good at reading and writing, they can be teachers or they can become novelists like me.Jane: Well, that sounds nice, even though your century seems more open, but still women are not equal to men in social dynamics.

I don’t know about the specific roles in your society but here in the eighteenth century, we women, usually after the age of 23, wait for their prince charming to knock at their doorstep. We have to show shyness and have to act delicate, that attracts men and we can get married.Flora: I understand but here in my century, times have slightly changed. Many women professionals (mostly artists) are stepping up to the challenge. We don’t necessarily have to get married and think about children only.

A woman who now seeks a career and lives life on their own terms are now looked upon by many women. You were born in the romantic era, where the romance was in full swing, the typical romance where the man takes the initiative and takes the lead. I am born in the Victorian era where women rulers are looked upon.Jane: Even though women’s roles in your time are more liberal but I would cling to the modesty of my 18th century. There are no restrictions on women in choosing the profession and earning a living for themselves but the Victorian era makes them the ruler which is somewhat of an unknown territory.

At times it does feel alluring but I have my reservations.Flora: I enjoy the liberty and choices my century has given me. We are more independent and are more involved in the social dynamics.