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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... old saint " who just had an adventuresome youth like an old man who sowed his wild oats when he was young . Prostitu ... Maid . " Being the old maid is something to be feared because proverbs tell us that old maids are particular and ...
A Reference Guide Lois Kerschen. Old Maids Always a bridesmaid but never a bride . ( 1954 ) Variation : Always a ... maid's lips . As particular as an old maid . ( Texas ) As peevish as an old maid . ( 1728 ) Bachelor's wives and ( old ) ...
... old maid doesn't know anything but what she imagines . [ 94 ] [ See also : What a woman does not know she imagines . ] Mieder , TLSM , p . 50 , Vermont . Old maids fancy nobody knows how to bring up children but them . [ 94 ] Mieder ...
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