The true definition includes “equality”. Later his writings include more ideas of equality showing recognition of men's struggles in their roles. He explores men's and women's clothing when he says, "Because they cannot abandon the detestable stiff collars, the actions and things that make them look like stifled chickens" (p. 287). Fern doesn't mean to insult men when she says this. On the contrary, she too sympathizes with the expectations placed on them. Recognizing that not only women are subjectified, she represents the truth