When you look it up in a dictionary, the definition of feminism is defined as "the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of political, social, and economic equality with men." Feminism has existed for centuries, mainly because women were and still are forced into a position that, even if it is not necessary for them, is a social norm in society. If women do not fit into the specific role of a wife or a mother-like role, society despises it. Feminist theory is mainly based on the way women are treated in society and the fact that it is society that controls the role of women and not the woman herself, which is why this theory was put into practice. Susan Glaspell lived in a time when the act of feminism began to increase, in a time when women's rights were not as recognized by the general public. She is well known for writing pieces revolving around the issue of feminism because the tyranny of women during this time had reached a point where women were not truly accepted as themselves. Their only tenacity was to take care of their families by doing what was expected of them, such as taking care of the house and children. Glaspell even establishes in his account that women were not mentioned as individuals but as someone's wives, as property. In her play titled Trifles, she shows that women are more passionate than the men in their lives praise them for. Glaspell uses her play to make a very radical statement that women are smarter than assumed and are more than just an ignorant, incompetent housewife. “Trifles” begins with an investigation into the murder of John Wright, which occurred on his farm. house. His wife, Mrs. Wright, is found at the crime scene and is placed... in the center of the paper... by qualified gentlemen. Another theme of the play is whether a person should prefer their human instincts or the law, which is mainly portrayed towards Mrs. Peters, who is “married to the law” but feels empathy for Mrs. Wright. The law that the lawyer says Mrs. Peters is married to is a patriarchal law that dominates women and makes them matters of the system. The dedication of these women truly lies in each other and in their struggle to survive a dominant civilization. If a woman is confined and subjugated during marriage, her only sense of self lies in the shared struggle. Ultimately, it means that his responsibility to his fellow man is more significant than the law and he remains true to his gender. In fact, they may have a hidden desire to do the same thing with their husbands as they rebel against continued domination by men.