In the theme of the battle of the sexes, I agree with the statement: "Ironically, man always wins the battle of the sexes in literature." In the way the statement draws on the hypocrisies of our current society and social interactions, it is closely related to the ordeals of The Taming of the Shrew and Ten Things I Hate About You. The topics of male domination throughout the centuries prove to the point that men win the battle of the sexes by what is expected of them and this is proven not only in literature but also in society in general. The way women accept their roles in society and the way their roles are perceived makes it more difficult for them to break out of their accepted position, as shown in The Taming of the Shrew and Ten Things I Hate About You. There is, however, a cause for change on the horizon as women revolt from their roles of domestic drudgery. In Taming of the Shrew, the battle consists of Petruchio taming Katerina known for her scolding tongue. Shakespeare uses techniques such as imagery to describe many of his characters using animal terms such as "pig" when talking about Sly and "shrew" when talking about Katherina. This has the effect of showing the changes taking place in the play such as the taming of Katherina. Petruchio's method of taming Katherina is unorthodox, as he encourages killing her with kindness, saying, "She has not eaten meat today, and no one will eat; / Last night she didn't sleep, and she won't sleep tonight either. /…That's one way to kill a woman with kindness, / And so I'll repress her wild and stubborn humor. (Act IV; scene 1; lines 168-169 and 179-180). The way he "tames" Katherina gives her no choice but to obey, otherwise she will be deprived of clothes, food, sleep and even sight... middle of paper ... domination prevailing as well as the point that women also want to be tamed to a certain extent. the statement 'Ironically, man still wins the battle of the sexes in literature' CONCLUSIONThe theme of the battle of the sexes has shown me how valid it really is in our society and how it goes unnoticed through its acceptance. The many battles of the sexes, whether in literature, in work, in political and even religious fields, are all present in our society today. Even though the changing times haven't changed the outcome much, I believe society is finally catching up to what is long overdue in the battle of the sexes, where women will no longer go unnoticed. Additionally, this topic taught me that the battle of the sexes continues not only in literature but also in society. Works CitedThe Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare