Playwright, author and activist or perhaps hardworking, dedicated and passionate are all worthy of describing the phenomenal Lorraine Hansberry. Born on the South Side of Chicago, Hansberry was introduced to racial segregation at a young age. Racially discriminated against and treated unfairly, Lorraine Hansberry decided one day to make a difference in the world. Studying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, it was there that Hansberry discovered his appreciation for writing. This new love opened an entirely new world for Hansberry as a theatrical playwright. Hansberry found that plays allowed him to express his feelings and thoughts about the multiple issues and events that were constantly occurring during the civil rights era. Lorraine Hansberry believed strongly not only in racial equality, but also in gender equality. She, like many civil rights leaders of that era, believed that all human beings should be treated equally, regardless of race, gender, or creed. These strong opinions about African-American society led to the writing of one of the most famous plays of all time, “A Raisin in the Sun.” The culmination of her success “A Raisin in the Sun” became a ladder for Hansberry to send her own personal message to her readers about the things that bothered her. Being an African American woman in the 1960s led Lorraine Hansberry to be ridiculed and looked down upon, not only by white people but also by her own race, as Hansberry did not follow the stereotype placed on African American women. "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry uniquely illustrates the gender stereotypes that African Americans established among themselves during the civil rights era of the 1960s. In 1...... middle of paper.. .... a man because of this. His family's judgment also plunged Walter into a deep depression. Suffering from this, Walter's attitude changed, making him more violent than ever. Hansberry believed that this form of judgment was the problem for so many African American men at that time. Already facing discrimination from society, African American men also had to deal with the negative support they received from family members. “A Raisin in the Sun” is one of the most famous plays in the world. Not only did Lorraine Hansberry provide a well thought out and entertaining piece, but she also displayed messages of life to the world. Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" will live forever and continue to teach others about the hardships African Americans faced during the civil rights era of the 1990s. 1960..