The rivalry between men's and women's rights has been a bitter battle for decades. In The Color Purple, Alice Walker portrayed a patriarchal society made by and for men. In this system, women struggle to have a say. An example is the protagonist, Celie, who from the beginning of her life suffers sexual, mental and physical abuse from her stepfather and also from her husband. As a result of this unequal system where women consider nothing without a man, Celie develops a passive character doing only what men command. However, with the unconditional support of the women around her, she finally achieves her liberation and independence. Consequently, her emancipation generates an opportunity for her to realize her individuality and inner strength. From the beginning of the novel, the patriarchal and misogynistic society of which Celie is a part is shown. This harmful environment affects many aspects of his life. The initial system that is exposed is the patriarchy through his stepfather, Alfonso, who is characterized as a mean, derogatory and malicious old man. He is the first to sexually abuse Celie. “Just say you'll do what your mom wouldn't do. First he put his thing against my side and moved. Then he grabs my tits. Then he stuck his thing in my pussy.”(1) Alfonso aggressively took away her virginity and innocence since there were no family ties to her. Furthermore, in addition to being sexual abuse, it also seems physiological that he makes her believe that it is her duty to give him the satisfaction that his mother refuses. Additionally, Alfonso also emotionally harms Celie by taking her children, Adam and Olivia, away from her, as well as making her feel inferior to... middle of the paper... and like a woman's duty and not making it for a man. . “I try to sew together with mom because that's what she always does. But everyone laughed at me. But you know, I liked it."(279) To become part of society, he abandons something he likes. His perspective on the world changes completely as does his opinion on women. He starts making t-shirts and with each stitch he forgets and forgives as well as corrects his mistakes. This shows the extended metaphor of making t-shirts that represent forgiveness and repentance to match the pants made for love. After all, Mr.____ realized that that was a stupid rule and that like Celie he won't care about other people's opinions except his own. Establishing equality is a difficult task in our society but it is not impossible. A place where women and men could find each other on the same level would make our society healthier.