The second half of Kirstin Downey's book, The Woman Behind the New Deal, was a gripping look at the sexism and trials that Frances Perkins faced during her tenure as Secretary of Labor and thereafter. Somehow, Perkins managed to fight rather selflessly for the rights of others using his resilience and resourcefulness. Whether in his private or public life, Perkins seemed to constantly strive to honor his grandmother's teaching: “Take height. Avoid doing things that will make you look stupid or cheap” (5123) with this motto she kept her cool in the face of the biggest attacks. In retrospect, it is slightly ironic that Perkin was not more embraced as Secretary of Labor after her years in office. . In fact, she ended up playing the role of full-time mother not only to her family but also to the politicians around her. She was forced to constantly juggle being a professional woman, a mother and a wife. Furthermore, her gender was treated as a handicap and her efforts were only partially recognized. Like many housewives, she must have felt taken for granted. Additionally, she faced the added pressure of not fitting the mold of women's domestic sphere. Nonetheless, she accepted the challenge and the duties. Here, his composure allowed him to ignore his critics and circumvent immigration rules during World War II, saving hundreds of thousands of lives. Additionally, her disposition pushed her to create a minimum wage that helped lift millions out of poverty. Additionally, the men and women who opposed Perkins often behaved like rebellious children who threw tantrums because they didn't get what they wanted. Perkins was an easy target: “As a woman, Frances also understood that she attracted different types of comments, often more malicious, middle of paper ... but in the United States and in the United States. finally coexist peacefully between men. In her later years, she grew up in an environment where students appreciated her voice, her quirkiness, and her ideas. Also, I couldn't help but smile a little while reading the part about the Secretary of Labor who took over after France resigned, which didn't do very well. Not only did he highlight Frances Perkin's suitability as Labor Secretary, but it seemed a bit of justice to him after Frances offered to help in the transition and he snubbed her. Frances probably could have gotten more public recognition if she had been a man, but she might also have faced more competition. Part of the reason she was so successful may have been her ability to sneakily influence those around her, including President Roosevelt during his tenure as governor of New York and three terms as president of the United States...