In this essay Judy Brady delves into the seemingly undesirable disposition of being a wife in a society that did not allow women to do much compared to the freedom women have in today's society. Judy Brady, formerly known as Judy Syfers at the time of the paper's first submission in August 1970, brought a fresh look at the duties of a wife in the 1960s and 1970s, outlining these duties in what can be surmised in three fundamental categories. Brady's main complaints appear to be heavily focused on educational opportunities, lavish friendships, and freedom in general, particularly the relief from her maternal duties to enjoy life's festivities at least occasionally. The first point I would like to focus on is the desire to obtain the same educational comforts as a husband or men in general. Brady begins his story by remembering a male friend of his who is recently divorced and enjoying his newfound freedom. At this point some conclusions can be drawn about the course of her thoughts, as she is obviously concerned about the well-being of her ex-wife, knowing all too well the difficulties of womanhood. Brady married around the age of twenty-three, and was thus thrown into a whirlwind of responsibility that one adapts to only with time and maturity. She no doubt went on to have children of her own, which could have only further illuminated her disparity of being a woman in a man's world. Reading her story, it seems a little strange that we find her complaining about educational opportunities having recently finished a BFA in Painting, but she seems to be more outraged that a husband could so negligently abstain from his husbandly duties. man and unload all the burden on his partner who is already in... middle of paper...... equal educational treatment, the joy of newfound friendships, and the opportunity for relief from the pressure found in the daily toils that Lady. Brady and women in general so deeply desired. When we really stop to examine all the things a wife was required to do in relation to the benefits she provided to men, one must honestly ask “who wouldn't want a wife?” (Brady-Syfer 803). Works Cited Brady-Syfer, Judy. "I want a wife." Barnet, Sylvan and Hugo Bedau. Current Issues and Enduring Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking and Argumentation, with Readings. Bedford/St. Martin's, 2014. 801-803. Brady-Syfers, Judy. "I want a wife." Barnet, Sylvan et al. Literature for Composition, (third edition). HarperCollins Customs Books, 1993. 775-776. Jochild, Maggie. Pure feminism: why I want a wife. April 5, 2008. February 27 2014. .