The Yellow Wallpaper

Introduction

We have been studying how to define independence. We have discussed how independence

establishes one’s position in American society. We are now going to discuss independence of women’s

role in society in the 19 th century compared to today. But independence goes further than just

establishing our roles within society.

Independence can mean having freedom of one’s mind and soul. We are going to discover how when

one struggles with one’s mental health, he/she/they are not truly independent.

Many of us struggle with mental health issues, therefore, we need to be able to address them so that

we can truly be independent.

Task

First, you will complete a Venn Diagram comparing women’s role in the 19 th Century versus today. The

Venn Diagram will be turned in on paper.

Second, you will write two-three paragraphs (a paragraph having at least 5-7 sentences) on how women

with mental health issues were treated in the 19 th century. You will use correct MLA formatting, using

parenthetical citations. You will submit your response on Canvas.

Lastly, you will write two-three paragraphs on how the state of mental health care is today for women.

In addition, you will write a paragraph on possible means of helping women in need of mental health

care. A total of three-four paragraphs will be submitted on Canvas.

Process

Step One

First, you will complete a Venn Diagram comparing women’s role in the 19 th Century versus today. The

Venn Diagram will be turned into Ms. Blackburn on paper. Use the following sources:

Step Two

Second, you will write two-three paragraphs (a paragraph having at least 5-7 sentences) on how women

with mental health issues were treated in the 19 th century. You will use correct MLA formatting, using

parenthetical citations. You will submit your response on Canvas. Use the following sources:

Step Three

Lastly, you will write two-three paragraphs on how the state of mental health care is today for women.

In addition, you will write a paragraph on possible means of helping women in need of mental health

care. A total of three paragraphs will be submitted on Canvas. Use the following sources:

Evaluation

For the Venn Diagram - you will receive 10 practice points for completing.

For the writing response for how women were treated in the 19th century- you will assesed using the MCAP rubric- 14 product points

For the writing response for the state of mental health for women today - you will be assssed using the MCAP rubric - 14 product points

Conclusion

Now that we have researched the role of women in the 19 th century and their mental health status, we

are going to see how our research relates to the short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper.” As you read the

story think about how the main character loses her independence not only because of her role in society

but because of her mental health.