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The traditional “good” woman has many stereotypical characteristics. She doesn’t talk to men first and doesn’t ask them to dance but waits for them to approach her. Rushing into sex never happens. In fact, more than casual kissing on the first date is a rarity. If you want to get into the extreme stereotype, you can go the way of June Cleaver. Staying at home all day, she cooks and cleans happily while the man works all day and his only contribution to the family duties is tossing around a ball in the evening with the kids. This typical “good” woman has been portrayed throughout our history as the ideal woman. She is the perfect wife and mother. I believe that Rita is a traditional “good” woman. She fits into the traditional role in many ways but she also strays from some of our typical stereotypes. As the movie begins, we meet Rita. She is a nice, accommodating woman who is happy and eager to please others. In that aspect she is staying in the traditional gender role of our stereotype woman. She goes to great lengths to ensure everyone’s needs are met without showing us any concern for her own. Rita is always smiling and chipper towa