Title: "My Mother Never Worked" by Bonnie Smith-Yackel.

Women in today's society have a much louder voice; meaning they have more respect, and are greatly appreciated for what they do, compared to Yackel's 1975 essay. Bonnie Smith-Yackel's essay makes a statement about how society values, and appreciates women and the way they work dating back to the 1920's. Most things having to do with women working or anybody for that matter have changed for the better since then, but sadly some things still remain …

…farming. They also have more say in the marriage point of view and are able to be heard no matter what the situation. Yackel's essay makes a statement about how society values, and appreciates women and the way they work. Today women are much appreciated for anything they put there heart into. Type: Critcal Essay Book: Patterns for College Writing, 9th EDITION Bibliography/works cited Smith-Yackel, Bonnie.My Mother Never Worked Boston:Bedford/St. Martins. 2004.