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 freedom. women have in today's society. Judy Brady, formerly known as Judy Syfers at the time of the article's first presentation in August 1970, introduced a new look at the duties of a wife in the 1960s and 1970s, describing those duties in what It can be assumed into three basic categories. Brady's main complaints seem to focus heavily on educational opportunities, lavish friendships, and freedom in general, particularly relief from one's maternal duties to at least enjoy life's festivities from time to time. The first point I would like to focus on is Brady. wish to benefit from the same educational comfort as a husband or as men in general. Brady begins his own story by talking about a friend of his who recently divorced and is enjoying the newfound freedom. We can draw conclusions about her train of thought after this point, as she is visibly concerned about her ex-wife's well-being, knowing all too well the struggles of womanhood. Brady married around the age of twenty-three, throwing himself into a whirlwind of responsibilities that one only adapts to with time and maturity. There is no doubt that she had children of her own, which could only have further illuminated her disparity as a woman in a man's world. Reading her story, it seems a little odd that we find her rambling about educational opportunities after recently completing a BFA in painting, but she seems to be more outraged that a husband could so casually abstain of his duties as a man and putting all the burden on his partner of which she is already in the middle of a paper... equal educational treatment, the joys of new found friendships and the possibility of relief from the pressure found in the daily labors that Mrs. Brady and women in general are so deeply desired. When you really stop to look at everything a woman was required to do versus the benefits it offered men, you honestly have to ask yourself, "Who wouldn't want a woman?" (Brady-Syfer 803). Works CitedBrady-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. .