Poems of the Women’s Movement

The poems in this week’s readings cover three decades, from the ‘60s through the ‘80s. That span of time saw vast historical and cultural changes against the backdrop of women seeking equality. Select one poem from each of these three decades and compare and contrast the message each one presents and how its historical backdrop informs the themes, symbols, and style in each of them.Reading:Poems of the Women’s Movement – Edited by Honor Moore1960s – Sylvia Plath \”The Applicant\”Anne Sexton \”The Ballad of the Lonely Masturbator\”1970s – Maureen Own \”She had ruby red lacquer on her fingernails\” and \”Wanting You\”1980s – \”Satan Says\”

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