Topic > The role of gender in Colleen's Down From Heaven...

Annabel follows Wayne throughout his life and his experiences that lead him to become a complete hermaphrodite in the 1970s. Down from Heaven follows Laurel as she tries to save her family during a time of plague while dealing with Cheater, her former gardener and kidnapper. Society expects certain roles to be fulfilled within the home, often viewing women as submissive accessories to their dominant husbands. Within the capitalist classes, women are severely disadvantaged compared to men regarding their socioeconomic status. To achieve equity, society must recognize the limiting stereotypes and gender roles it is imposing on itself. The best place to learn about social issues would be from children who are innocent and much less prejudiced and are the perfect teachers of what is natural and