The men of Earth and the women of Whileaway exchange many words during their confrontation. The physical size and the their sexual stereotyping, poses a major threat (Garland 91). The men criticize the all-female society. “You know as well as I do that parthenogenesis culture has all sorts of inherent defects, and we do not- if we can help it- mean to use you for anything of the sort.... But surely you can see that this kind of society is unnatural” (Russ 348). The men of Earth truly believe that they could propel the female society out of its “unnatural” state. Here the idea of men as supreme being escapes. The men have invaded the female utopia and then, insulted their way of life, in order to enhance theirs (Wilmer 484). The visitation of the men, leave the women in dismay, knowing that their all female utopia, which has succeeded in surviving, will soon be coming to an end. “All good things must come to an end” (Russ 350). The all female utopia will become extinct when the men from Earth plan there forceful invasion. After the confrontation with the men, Janet feels that the future of Whileaway is in jeopardy, because the men will change their life as they know it (Cortiel 59).Word Count: 908 ...
