Aunt Jennifer's Tiger Project

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AUNT JENNIFER'S
TIGER
By Group 8 (XII-G)
Sanya Khanna Shivam Verma
Sarvagya Goyal Sarthak Sharma
Sanskar Pathak Sanskriti Thakur
BACKGROUND
Aunt Jennifer's Tiger is a feminist poem which is
critica of the male world for terrifying and
oppressing 'Aunt Jennifer'. he thus creates an
alternate world of freedom in her art. Even in this
alternate world she fails to liberate herself from the
male domination. She knits a panel of tigers jumping
jerkily across a screen. The tigers are the inhabitant
of the junge and are fearless creatures pacing
elegantly and majestically. The 'tigers' is symbolic of
the spirit of freedom which is only enjoyed by the
men folk. Women like Aunt Jennifer are never able to
taste this freedom. The lines bring out the evils of
patriarchy as evident in the blatant gender bias and
discrimination aginst women. The tigers, representing
the authority of the male remain undeterred.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Adrienne Rich(1929), recognized as 'one of the
country's most distinguished poets' was born in
Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Recipient of a
number of awards, including the 1996 Tanning
Award for Mastery in the Art of Poetry, the
Lannan Foundation's 1999 Lifetime Achievement
Award etc. her claim to fame were her feminist
ideas and her wide involvement in contemporary
women's movement as a poet and theorist. Much
of her education was self education. She was
given to writing and was encouraged by a man in
her writing courses to submkit her work to Yale
Younger poets.
INTRODUCTION
Women and girls are leaders, changemakers, caretakers and peacekeepers. While they have
an empowered role in our society, to this day women and girls are still forced to fight for
their rights. But how much progress we have made from the past and how much work
remains? Women struggle for equal rights a centuries old. But,.1848 marked watershed
moments for women rights with the Seneca falls convention where the women activists
publicly petitioned for their civil, social ,political and religious rights.
Entering the 20th century, women are mobilizing in ever greater numbers to campaign for
gender equality. How will we contribute to growth if we cannot achieve or create
opportunities? Gender inequality is not only a pressing morally social issue but it is critical
to economic challenge. Over 2.7 billion women are legally restricted having the same jobs as
men. Globally, the countries are losing over $160 trillion worth because of the difference in
earnings of men and women.
In the 21st century, women are still preferred and thought of as home maker. Many women
were forced to quit their jobs and opt-out of leadership roles because of family
commitments. However such actions are very uncommon for men.
In this century, women and men enjoy the same privileges. The perception is changing
slowly but steadily. People are now becoming more aware of their rights and what they can
do in a free society. It has been found that when women and men hold the same position and
participate equally, society progresses exclusively and creates a landmark. When a
community reaches gender equality, everyone enjoys the same privileges and gets similar
scopes in education, health, occupation, and political aspect.
For overall well being and growth of a nation, scoring high on gender equality is a very
crucial aspect. Countries with less disparity in gender equality have progressed a lot.
WHY WE CHOSE THE TOPIC
Gender inequality is not only a Gender inequality is not only a

pressing morally social issue but pressing morally social issue but
it is critical to economic it is critical to economic
challenge. Over 2.7 billion challenge. Over 2.7 billion women
women are legally restricted are legally restricted having the
having the same jobs as men. same jobs as men. Globally, the
Globally, the countries are countries are losing over $160
losing over $160 trillion worth trillion worth because of the
because of the difference in difference in earnings of men and
earnings of men and women. women.
WHY SHOULD WOMEN
BE EQUAL TO MEN?
Women might not be similar to men in
terms of physical strength and
physiological traits. Both are differently
built biologically but they have the same
brain and organs to function. Women
these days are creating milestones that
are changing society. They have traveled
to space, running companies, creating
history, and making everyone proud.
Women are showing their capabilities in
every phase and hence, they should be
equal to men in all aspects.
WHAT MAKES WOMEN
UNEQUAL TO MEN?
The social stigmas and beliefs that have been

running deeply in the veins of all families make
women unequal to men. Women are considered to
be a burden by many families and are not provided
with the same rights men enjoy in society. We are
ill-informed regarding women’s rights and tend to
continue age-old practices. This is made worse
with social menaces such as the child labor, child
marriage, etc. Women can gather knowledge, get
educated, and compete with men.
HOW WOMEN WERE
TREATED IN EARLY 19TH
CENTURY
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Women were not They worked either in factories, Women's Cricket
allowed to go out of or in domestic service for richer Association of India was
there houses without households or in family formed in 1973 who
receiving permission businesses. Many women also played their first match
from a male of the carried out home-based work in 1976 whereas first
house. such as finishing garments and Indian club for
shoes for factories, laundry, or men was formed in
preparation of snacks to sell 1792.
in the market or streets.
HOW WOMEN WERE TREATED
IN 20TH CENTURY
Yes things have improved but women still do not have all their rights that
they deserve, even in today’s time, most women are expected to be
homemakers, not to go out for their jobs and are excluded from a lot
important decisions. Though time is changing and with changing time women
will achieve what they haven’t in past. Following points explain what women
have achieved since then:
Literacy rate of women has increased
Women are now opting for careers in every field including doctor,
engineer, lawyer, etc. which they could just dream of back then
Participation of women in all three sectors of economy
Women are now allowed in Indian army as well now
HOW CAN WE PROMOTE
GENDER EQUALITY?
Education is the prime measure to be taken to
make society free from such menaces. When we
teach our new generation regarding the best social
practices and gender equal rights, we can
eradicate such menaces aptly. Our society is ill-
informed regarding gender equality and rights.
Many policies have been designed and
implemented by the government. As our country
holds the second position in terms of population, it
is hard to tackle these gender-based problems. It
can only be erased from the deepest point by using
education as the prime weapon.
FAMOUS WOMEN
PERSONALITIES
Year after year, many strong, powerful, inspirational and

intellectual women have made India proud, establishing their
mark throughout the globe in various fields. However, we have
listed 3 of the famous women personalities who have gained much
recognition worldwide due to their charisma and hard work.
01.
KALPANA CHAWLA
Kalpana Chawla was an American astronaut and
engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin
to go to space. She first flew on Space Shuttle
Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and
primary robotic arm operator.
Kalpana had the ambition to go into space. So
from the beginning only she was aiming to become
an astronaut. In spite of knowing that it is a really
difficult field. Therefore her father always
encouraged her to go for higher studies.
She was a woman of great patience and hard work.
And she proved that nothing is impossible if you
have truly dedicated towards your ambition.
02.
MOTHER TERESA
Mother Mary Teresa, honoured in the Catholic
Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian
Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. During
her lifetime Mother Teresa became famous as the
Catholic nun who dedicated her life to caring for the
destitute and dying in the slums of Calcutta.
Mother Teresa’s work has been recognised and

acclaimed throughout the world and she has received
a number of awards and distinctions, including the
Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971) and the Nehru
Prize for her promotion of international peace and
understanding (1972). She also received the Balzan
Prize (1979) etc.
03.
MALALA YUSUFZAI
Malala yusufzai, often referred to mononymously as
Malala, is a Pakistani activist for female education
and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is also the
world's youngest Nobel Prize laureate, and second
Pakistani to ever receive a Nobel Prize. She is known
for human rights advocacy, especially the education
of women and children in her native Swat Valley in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northwest Pakistan, where the
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan had at times banned girls
from attending school. Her advocacy has grown into
an international movement. Malala Yousafzai
discusses her push for global education, her
motivations in continuing her campaigns, and how
she came to be the person she is.
CONCLUSION
As we consider how best to reduce gender inequality, the

impact of the contemporary women’s movement must be
neither forgotten nor underestimated. Brave women (and some
men) have challenged the status quo by calling attention to
gender inequality in the workplace, education, and elsewhere,
and they brought rape and sexual assault, sexual harassment,
and domestic violence into the national consciousness. For
gender inequality to continue to be reduced, it is essential that
a strong women’s movement continue to remind us of the
sexism that still persists in the world.
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Gender inequality is not only a Gender inequality is not only a

The social stigmas and beliefs that have been

Year after year, many strong, powerful, inspirational and

Mother Teresa’s work has been recognised and

As we consider how best to reduce gender inequality, the

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