The women in the play are strong and independent even during the time when a significant number of women thought it was better to look after a man and let him run the house. Although ridiculed by Walter Jr.'s chauvinistic views, the woman of the younger family does not conform to Walter's views. Walter's sister, Beneatha Younger, had a problem with her opinions and constantly argued with her brother regarding his opinion of her mother wife and what she represents. Hansberry created Beneatha Younger to embody the idealistic role of a young feminist. Through the show, Beneatha is fighting what is expected of her, fighting where she fits in as a class and asserting herself over her family's values and society's prejudices. Beneatha's character is strong, determined and is looking for her own way in the world of men. Beneatha has the most modern views in the Younger family; she is not interested in marrying George when her family suggests it. She is focusing on realizing her dream of becoming a doctor, which is currently a male-dominated profession
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