The Stepford Wives language after the publication of Levin's book and it is generally used as a derogatory term which refers to a submissive and docile wife who seems to conform blindly to the stereotype of an old-fashioned subservient role in relationship to her husband. It is sometimes used in reference to any woman, even an accomplished professional woman, who had subordinated her life or career to her husband's interests and who affected submission and devotion to him even in the face of the husband's public problems and disgrace. The Stepford Wives The Stepford Wives is a 1972 satirical thriller novel by Ira
Husband and Wife (film) Husband and Wife (film) Husband and Wife (夫婦 Fufu) is a Japanese film directed by Mikio Naruse released in 1953. Like other Naruse films from this period, such as "Repast" and "Wife", the theme of "Husband and Wife" involves a couple trapped with each other. Ken Uehara and Yôko Sugi star as the titular husband and wife. Mikuni Rentaro portrays a widower with whom the couple move in due to economic circumstances. The film deals with the difficulties that ensue when both the wife and the landlord find themselves attracted to each other. Towards the end of the film, the