e people from the village(196). Before attending the lottery, she is required to finish the housework. She says to her husband, "wouldn't have me leave m'dishes in the sink, now would you Joe?"(196). This shows that although the even of the lottery is classless, it is evident that women were inferior to men. It is evident that gender division exists due to the difference in expectations of young grils as opposed to boys. There is also a gender separation among the young girls and boys. This separation of the sexes is evident among the children when Jackson writes "The girls stood aside, talking among themselves, looking over their shoulders at the boys"(195). This is what is expected of the girls when they grow up, to remain at home like their mothers while they rely on their husbands to make the money. These village children have been brainwashed into the beliefs of the lottery which victimizes Tessie Hutchinson. In conclusion, Jackson's "The Lottery" which depicts a small town, focuses on families from the village in order to demonstrate the role of gender divisions. Gender is sexual identity of a person, specifically in relation to society or culture. This is evident in division of labor, the role of women versus the role of men, and the purpose of the lottery. ALtough a lottery like this is unheard of in today's society, senseless violence like this still exists....
