Today's article explores the scientific basis of the perception that women are somehow more virtuous and less corrupt than men: "Are Women Less Corrupt Than Men?"
It is an interesting thought, especially when the theory is applied to The Crucible. Is Abigail somehow more virtuous than the corrupt, greedy, and power-hungry men that have created the stifiling patriarchy, rife with hypocrisy and systematic oppression, the very society that she rebels against?
Read the article and respond to the following questions in the comment section of this post:
- What is the relationship between gender, government, and the perception of corruption?
- How does this article affect your perception of The Crucible? Is Abigail absolved of any of her guilt? Explain.
