Women were expected to be polite, proper and obedient. When men wanted their wives and daughters to stay at home, women had no choice but to cooperate, “The growing separation between the workplace and the home has sharpened distinctions between the social roles of men and women. women” (Brinkley 240). As the separation between home and workplace began to grow, shifting gender roles became more evident in society. Furthermore, a new culture for women emerged from this change in society: “Within their separate sphere, middle-class women began to develop a distinctive feminine culture. A 'lady's' literature began to emerge” (Brinkley 240). This newfound feminine culture has given women a sense of connection to other women's lifestyles. In some ways, this shift in gender roles hasn't been entirely harmful to women. However, women were still considered inferior