Focus on The Tea and analyze the Context.
Art historians and feminist scholars such as Broude emphasize that Cassatt's work must be viewed within the context of her time. Cassatt's work reflects the fact that she did not have the same access to the public sphere as her male counterparts. While male artists were able to explore busy streets, music halls, cafes, and travel, Cassatt’s experiences were limited to the domestic sphere, therefore, also limiting her choice of subjects.