Women in the household Economy

            John Lawson, A New Voyage to Carolina…. It is a documentary. His motivation is the impacts daily life had in a colonized society and the free lives of Carolina Women. The main argument of the author was the fact that in the eighteenth century America, the household economy was the center of the economy. He argued that women, with their excellent housewifery, effectively help their counterparts in every part to run the household economy. The author primarily focuses on the proletarian class of the eighteenth century which he believes were the building blocks of the economy. He is of the view that husbands and wives together can help in strengthening the economy. The much-talked-about fourth wave feminism has its roots in this deeply-rooted belief of John Lawson that puts women at par with the men. He firmly believes that women had as much a significant role to play in strengthening the economy as the men. This belief has extrapolated to many more fields and is no longer confined to any one area. I agree with John Lawson that women played a substantial role in driving the economy. However, I don’t believe that women functioned only as housewives. Often, they took on to themselves the responsibility of taking care of their family’s financial needs.

        The Trial of John Peter Zenger… It is a Government document. The author’s primary motivation was to underline the significance of a free and independent press and create a gateway for the spreading of free ideas and ideologies. The author argues that a free press is integral for the sustenance of democracies all around the world. Not only do newspapers and pamphlets facilitate the exchange of ideas, but they also allow for the voicing of dissent. In the event of a corrupt government holding power, an independent press becomes a crucial weapon in organizing opposition and helping revolutionary ideas spread. The author intends to deliver a message to the entire society, especially to the journalists and the governments across the world. Through the example of Zenger, the author underpins the significance of free press in a well-functional democracy. Through several of my class readings, I can correlate the trial of Zenger to various other incidents wherein free press was attacked, and independent voices were curbed. Several countries where this practice has been followed for years, now find themselves at the cusp of a complete breakdown. The views expressed back then are quite relevant in the current scenario as well. I believe a free and independent press is the key to any prosperous and flourishing democracy. Without constructive criticism from the media and other independent voices, governments will not be able to see through their follies. In such a scenario, democratic institutions are likely to be subverted, resulting in the replacement of democracy by a dictatorial rule.