is a housewife looked down upon by people who work even though she is well educated and intelligent?

Question

there is a discrimination against her right?and it hurts.

Answer 1

Being a man, I know men...so the answer is "Yes". The problem is that whatever the housewife does is "qualitative" and whatever the husband does is "quantitative" - meaning, it translates into hard cash in the form of a salary.

This one is for all housewives out there who feel looked down upon just because they don't bring in salaries...mathmatically calculate and arrive at a monetary value for every task that you perform in the course of managing your home. Present this "bill" to your husband at the end of the month.

Whatever a couple does in the course of managing their home is priceless and can only be paid to one another in the currency of love. However, when push comes to shove you need to talk numbers once in a while. If nothing else, the bill will at least generate a sense of awareness of your worth in monetary terms to your household.

Beyond doubt, housewives do a great job! Salute!

Answer 2

Honestly, from one "housewife" to another--some working mothers and single women do look down on full time mothers as though we are "less than" they are. I think that some women believe that we have thrown away our education and independance for screaming children and others are jealous that they can't do what we have done--devote ourselves to the health and well being of our families.
Yes, sometimes it hurts. Especially when it is done by someone that you considered a friend, but when you do feel looked down on or discriminated against, speak up! People won't change how they treat you unless you make yourself heard!
Pat yourself on the back! Being a full time Mom is tough, but if you didn't think it was worth it, you wouldn't do it! Good luck!

Answer 3

I am a working mum of 2 boys (3 and 4 year old). I have to do all that stay-at-home mums do, and work 9 - 5.30pm everyday. I spend my life running around and stressed. I feel like i can't do any job fully to my satisfaction. I can barely enjoy my young sons as i whisk them from home to my mum's house or childcare, and i get badly "burnt-out" every few months! Unfortuantely, my husband and I are not in a position to survive financially on one wage and therefore have no other option than to continue on our crazy way! I would never look down at a stay-at-home mum or housewife. I know how much work is entailed in keeping a clean and organised home (mainly because my home, although clean, does not resemble anything like an organised home!!). I wish i was a member of this dedicated group who recognise the value of family and the family home! I just pray that my kids don't suffer because i was trapped in the rat race! Good for you! Hold your head up high!

Answer 4

I think a housewife is great. And, they do work, a lot! I wish I could of had a soccer mom when I was growing up, but she had to work. I think that it really holds a family together when there's someone to keep things in order.

Don't feal hurt by other's comments because they don't know what they're missing out on. Not that long ago it was unheard of for a women to work. That's a choice that everyone can make; if they want to stay at home, great. If not, that's fine too.

Answer 5

well depend.. the most is how ur husband look on u.. if from the beginning he wants u to be housewife then u dont have to feel ashamed on this NOBLE job.my man had told me tt he need a housewife not a career woman in his family as he afford to raise his own family. the smallest society begins in a family and u have to have somebody to run the family. if both husband and wife leave out the house for job, who take care ur family?

i also have tt kind of thinking... i have to clean the house, do the laundry, arrange the toys, washing the dishes, cook, teach my children to do homework, pamper them etc. etc..i look almost like a maid in my own house

but when i think how i can have my time spend with my husband, with my children, educated them, know what ever things happend on them i feel my '5 years in university' is worth. plus if i am not well educated how do i know my children lesson? LOL and what if someday i will be run over by today technology if i am not educated?

i have quit working and be completely a housewife for 5 years but yet it doesnt mean i stop learning. i still read books, play internet and study things tt i dont understand so i wont be fooled by husband and children LOL

well, dont feel look down on this. my mom is a great one housewife, she only graduated highschool but she controls everything in her family and run her family economic very well. compare with me, '5 year economic management scholar' is not even as good as her, not half LOL.

Answer 6

I think there are alot of people who do look down on house wives like we don't do anything, we have it easy or we are lazy. It gets kind of frustrating I have a bachelors degree in architectural drafting but I choose to stay home with my four children and I am constantly feeling like I have to explain that I am not uneducated, my children just mean more to me then a career. It's actually a much harder job sometimes I feel my husband is getting a break because he goes to work, and since he is in Iraq right now I am working 24 hr. shifts, how many men do you know that could work those hours

Answer 7

In my personal experience, I found that stay-at-home moms looked down on me for being a working mom.

I think ALL moms have an important job. Most women view their family as a priority whether they are currently working outside the home or not.

I would hope that if my daughters decided not to work that they would still want to be educated. Education is important whether you are employed outside the home or being a stay at home mom. Who wants to live life ignorant???

Answer 8

I'm a male and have worked all of my life and have never once looked down on housewives in my 44 years ....i know its a tough job that i probably could not do very well.....any one that thinks it easy should try it for about a month..... cleaning the house, doing laundry, changing diapers..cooking meals...what would it cost to pay someone to do all of those things...probably the one that's complainings whole paycheck......i hope you can take some comfort in knowing that there are guys that appreciate all your hard work....

Answer 9

people who do this are not sane. educated house wife does more work. She manages the house well which is a very important work nd whole days job, kids r also looked after properly.So many things r managed by a lady sitting at home. remain confident, especially in front of such people

Answer 10

I don't agree .
A women who chooses to stay in the home and raise her children , is upholding family values .
By making a choice to put the needs of her hisband , and children if any .
A man cannot function at work with out the support of his wife .
any women or man that is not aware of this , and is in a family situation shall be divorced before long .
Its a two way street .