This paper explains that women
authors from the nineteenth and twentieth century used their literature and poetry as vehicles
for the new role and passion of the woman. The author points out that Marge Piercy in her poem "Barbie Doll" articulates the bondage that a woman is under due to the roles and appearances they are expected to maintain. The paper concludes that, from the writings of these women
authors, the inner woman bears similar characteristics: Women are consistently making a way through life to gain equality to men and they desire to express their emotions and passions while stepping outside of the societal standards.