Gender

• There was a huge divide between men and women. For example, the men treat Sheila as a child - clueless, immature, fragile
• Priestley wanted to show that women are more clever and intelligent that we assume
• Women's roles were really restricted - upper class / middle class women were expected to stay at home and look after the children
• Daisy Renton represents working class women who have no opportunities than to work as prostitutes
• Eva Smith represents working class women who work in factories; cleaners; shop assistants