Social norms are unspoken rules governing human interactions. There are four types: folkways, mores, taboos, and laws. Norms vary by culture, context, and time period
Edith Wharton's 1920 novel won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize. Set in 1870s New York City during Wharton's childhood. Wharton wrote it in her 50s after becoming a major author
Gender stereotypes are preconceived notions based on gender. Stereotypes exist in personality, domestic life, occupation, and physical appearance
Gender is shaped by both biological and social factors. Society assigns roles and responsibilities to both sexes. Gender inequality arises from societal expectations and responsibilities
Clarissa Dalloway prepares for her party after World War I. Septimus Warren Smith experiences a mental breakdown. Clarissa's daughter Elizabeth is fascinated by Miss Kilman. Clarissa's party receives mixed reactions from Peter and Richard