American Proverbs About Women: A Reference GuideProverbs supposedly contain the wisdom of the common folk—eternal truths to be passed down through the ages. They are short, often humorous, expressions that teach lessons or give practical advice, and they are perhaps the best indicators of attitudes and beliefs of any form of folklore. Not only reflecting culture, proverbs also perpetuate the cultural dictates of the past, including the fears, prejudices, and misconceptions of their predominately male authors. Because they are generalizations, proverbs sometimes impede accurate observation and analysis and stifle original thought. Like many other traditions and cultural practices, proverbs often promote misleading stereotypes of women. This reference book collects more than 800 American proverbs about women and analyzes their significance. |
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... MPPS , p . 681 . As particular as an old maid . [ 94 ] Atkinson , p . 90 , Texas . As peevish as an old maid . [ 94 ] ... MPPS , p . 682. ) ( 2. Taylor and Whiting , p . 172 , Harlot . ) ( 3. Person , p . 184 , # 296 . ) ( 3 and 4. Clark ...
... MPPS , p . 253 . ( Mieder , AP , p . 92 , Pennsylvania . ) Girls learn faster than boys and forget easier . [ 96 ] Hines , p . 168 , Pacific Northwest . Girls say no when they mean yes . [ 97 ] ( Variation 1 : A woman's “ no ” means ...
... MPPS , p . 694. ) The woman always pays . [ 122 ] Whiting , MPPS , pp . 694–95 . A woman always thinks it takes two to keep a secret . [ 89 ] Kin , p . 227 . A woman and a cherry are painted for their own harm . [ 50 ] Mieder , Dic ...
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A Womans Nature | 33 |
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