Walter: Who the hell told you you had to be a doctor? If you so crazy bout messing round
with sick people then go be a nurse like other women or just get married and
be quiet (Hansberry, 2011: 22)
The above assertion confirms some of gender stereotypes that are prevalent in the
American society. In cognizance of gender relations within the Younger family (that
could be perceived as representative of black communities) which existence can be
attributed to gender stereotypes and patriarchy, in a well-argued essay, discuss how
gender contributed to the tensions that are manifested within the Youngers.
