In the short-story named The Lottery, written by Shirley Jackson, gender inequality is apparent throughout the tale.

For example, the heads of the families, which would be the men, draw for the entire family. This statement clearly shows power the men have to be the one to draw for the family versus the women. Furthermore, the children of the town dont obey the mother until the father steps in. This just shows the disrespect that all of the other members have for the mother. In addition, the women of the town are called by their childhood nicknames while the men are called by their formal names. Once again, this shows disrespect towards the women, not only is it that but its also demeaning, its as if the men still look at their wives as they would their children, helpless and incapable. To conclude, gender inequality is a large part of this story as seen through the statements and quotes of others.

Works cited: Jackson, Shirley (Author). (1948). The Lottery. United States: The New Yorker