👰The women in Herland do not submit and reject the idea of sexual relations.
💑Terry's attempts to assert control over his wife, Alima, are met with resistance.
👩⚖️The punishment for Terry's attempt to rape Alima is expulsion from the nation.
🗣️Gender conflicts in the late 19th century centered around the idea of volition and control over one's life.
🚫Spousal rape was not made a crime until 1979, highlighting the historical lack of control women had over their bodies.
What is the main difference between the women in Herland and the men?
—The women in Herland are not submissive and do not believe in sexual relations, while the men struggle to accept this and assert control.
How does Terry's behavior towards Alima affect their relationship?
—Terry's attempts to control Alima lead to resistance and eventually her refusal to be alone with him.
What is the punishment for Terry's attempt to rape Alima?
—Terry is expelled from the nation as a punishment for his disgusting action.
What were some of the gender conflicts in the United States in the late 19th century?
—Gender conflicts centered around the idea of volition and having control over one's life, including areas such as education, work, reproduction, and marital rights.
When was spousal rape made a crime?
—Spousal rape was not made a crime until 1979, and some states were still repealing marital rape exemption laws as late as 1996.
00:10Chapter 11 of Herland is called 'Our Difficulties: The Differences Between the Two Worlds.'
00:15The women in Herland are not from a world where women submit and do not believe in sexual relations.
00:26Terry's attempts to assert control over his wife, Alima, are met with resistance.
00:46Terry's response to Alima's refusal to be alone with him is to hide in her room.
00:53Terry attempts to rape Alima, leading to his imprisonment and trial.
01:03The punishment for Terry's disgusting action is expulsion from the nation.
01:10Gender conflicts in the late 19th century focused on volition and having control over one's life.
02:08Spousal rape was not made a crime until 1979, highlighting the historical lack of control women had over their bodies.
