Due to environmental issues, they also believe in organic foods and sustainability.

An agent of oppression within the home, Commanders have power over every other household member.

The Eyes operate in secret, with their loyalty only lying with those who ask for information.

June, Janine, and Esther

Guardians can be awarded an Econowife if they prove their undulated loyalty.

Wives

The highest rank a woman can be granted in Gilead is a Wife to a Commander.

Although granted some rights, Wives live a mundane life.

Commander Waterford addressing the Sons of Jacob

They do not learn literacy, rather they attend an arts school, and then premarital preparatory classes.

Their sole purpose is to become Wives who can bare children for their Commanders.

Econopeople are seen in grey clothing, with the daughters dressing in striped dresses.

Commander Fred Waterford

Here, they serve as concubines to produce the next generation of Gileadeans.

Dressed in red, they are easily identifiable, and are considered an important part of the societys structure.

Marthas

Working as domestic servants, Marthas are assigned to the household of a Commander.

Nick Blaine standing next to a black car

Guardians leading children to a new destination

Serena Joy and other Wives

Aunt Lydia talking to another Aunt, with Offred standing behind

Hannah, now known as Agnes, in her pink uniform

An Econowife

Janine, Alma, Brianna, and June

Rita and Offred

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