INGLÉS

TASK 10

We can find manifestations of sexism in both Spanish and English proverbs and idioms. In this task, you will have to explain each of these meanings by using your own words, trying to be as simple as possible. They are divided into different categories:

PROVERBS

The Accessory Position of Women

• A man of straw is worth of a woman of gold.
• If the husband be not at home, there is nobody.
• Man, woman and devil are three degrees of comparison.

The Inferiority of Woman’s Character and Wisdom

• A woman’s advice is never to seek.
• A woman and a glass are ever in danger.
• Women are wavering as the wind.

The Lower Position of Women in Marriage

• Daughters and dead fish are not keeping wares.
• It is harder to marry a daughter well than to bring her up well.
• Marry a wife of thine own degree.

IDIOMS

The Inferiority of Woman’s Character and Wisdom

• Nice Nelly
• Alley Cat
• Aunt Sally

The Lower Position of Women in Marriage

• Golf Widow