Social movements refer to informal groups of people who focus on political or social issues. The goal of the social movement is to change things in society, to refuse to conform to the norm and to undo social change. For example, the women's rights movement that began in the 1840s aimed to achieve more equality for women in political, social, and economic status in society (Foner). Along with this, women gained a stronger voice to speak out about what they wanted to change and implemented the change. Before the Women's Rights Movement, women were often timid, docile, obedient, and mistreated. After the 1920s, there was a movement towards more equality in society's opinions, but not all were convinced or changed by women's new ideas. Although women began to gain more rights, the typical gender roles they were expected to follow were not easily taught. Even after the 1920s, women still found themselves taking on the same gender, home, and family roles. It was not until the 1960s that the feminist movement (Foner) was born. The literary work is titled “Why I Want a Wife” by Judy Brady and the goal of the feminist movement was to create new meanings and realities for women in terms of education, empowerment, occupation, d sexual identity, art and societal roles. In short, the feminist movement aimed to achieve women's freedom, equal opportunities, and control over their own lives. In “I Want A Wife” (1971) by Judy Brady, sarcasm or a humorous tone is expressed on the theme of what makes women strong. a wife. Brady repeatedly states, "I want a woman" and begins listing what makes "a woman." Brady defines a wife as someone who takes care of the children, cleans and cooks, gives up her time...... middle of paper ...... July 29, 2008. Electronic Library. Internet. November 5, 2013.Eckholm, Erik. “Pain theory determines the rules for abortions.” New York Times. New York Times, August 2, 2013: A1. Electronic library. Internet. October 3, 2013. Foner, Erik. Garraty, John A. (1991) “Feminist Movement.” The Reader's Companion to American History. Houghton Miffin Company, 1991. Electronic Library. Internet. October 3, 2013. Marshall, Heather. “A Woman with a Cause: An Overview of Judy Brady’s Influential Essay “I Want a Wife.” » Yahoo Voices. Yahoo. December 14, 2012. electronic library. Internet. November 5, 2013.Napikoski, Linda. “Legendary feminist satire.” About women's history. Np, sd, electronic library. Internet. November 5, 2013.Ode, Kim. “When the women began to roar.” McClatchy-Tribune News Service. (Minneapolis), September 23, 2013. Electronic library. Internet. October 3, 2013. “Women’s Rights. » Elementary Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica. 2003. Electronic library. Internet. October 3. 2013.