Some think that a women's place is in the kitchen making sure that dinner is on the table at 7 sharp. Others (myself included) believe that this is a completly idiot thing....that a women belong on capital hill in the oval office (not being there to dust either for those of you who would say that). I was just wondering what percentage of people believe what. And please leave examples and reasons to support your answers. Thanks!
2006-09-26 16:10:02 · 22 answers · asked by apost 3 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
i agree that no one actually has a "place" they go where thier talents and ambitions take them. and just so you know biology does not say that a woman is a better nurturer....if women were seen as equal to men from the beginning then we would have developed the equal muscle mass...so screw biology, it was only the way our sexes have evolved...due to societies views....
2006-09-26 16:29:21 · update #1
In the ancient times, women were regarded as inferior to men . The ideal woman is a wife and mother. She's supposed to be barefoot and pregnant and to stay in the kitchen. She's supposed to stay at home and take care of the children; while men go out and bring home the bacon. That concept isn't applicable now in the modern world due to economics.and necessity for dual incomes .The regard and position of women in society has improved with progress.
with the advent of the suffrage rights. allowing women to vote. A woman is considered more than a pretty face or that pleasure toy for man.
Nowadays, it's not uncommon to find women in politics, science, health care industry, entertainment industry, education , military forces.and the aeronautics industry. There are teachers, women soldiers, pilots, surgeons, doctors,physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, chemists, chemical engineers, scientists, senators, representatives and even in the high ranking government positions such as Condeleeza Rice.
There's a big difference in the intelligence of women and men. Women excel in memory and verbal ability where as men in mathematical and spatial reasoning. One factor that needs to be pointed out is that women were not permitted to realize her full potential as they were confined to the roles of childrearing and housekeeping. Man is considered to be the most focused, the possessed and the obsessed. It is he who push forward the boundaries of music, technology, and art. Men build great cities and great religions. They are more objective. Women tend to do more emotionalising. There is strong sexism. That's why women tend to make less income than men for comparable jobs.
According to Dr. Steven Stein, President of MHS, the publisher of the test, "Our results suggest that women are more aware of their feelings and those of others, relate better interpersonally, and are significantly more socially responsible than men. On the other hand, men seem to have stronger self-regard and cope better with immediate problems of a stressful nature than women."
"These findings may have important implications in the workplace," says Dr. Stein. "In the past, men may have dominated the upper corporate echelon partly due to their high level of stress tolerance. But now as people skills are becoming more important than ever women's higher scores in interpersonal areas, will help be responsible for their reaching higher levels in the corporate worlds.
Women were found to be more aware of their emotions, show more empathy, and act more socially responsible than men.
In conclusion, women's roles in society have come a long way.
2006-09-26 17:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Women are just half of the population on planet Earth.
We have individual needs - some women want to be mums, and wives only. That's completely their own choice. Maybe they had a lovely relationship with their mum and want to be just like her! That's a beautiful thing.
I have a good relationship with my mother; she is a very highly qualified professional woman, at the top of her specialist field. That didn't make her a bad mum or wife. She still had her own needs to fulfill in life. And I'm proud of her for doing that. She is almost retired now but when she completed University, she was the only woman in her graduating class of 500+, and she came top of the group in her final results.
She went on to have 6 children and my Dad opted to stay home and take care of the family. He cooked the food, took us to school, washed the dishes, did the laundry, did the gardening, cleaned the house etc...
They are an excellent example to me that there is no specific place that anyone 'belongs' other than where they want to be. As long as you treat those you love with complete respect and kindness - you can do anything you damn well please!
I am now a professional woman, and my husband is too. We are hoping to start a small family soon and I know everything will be fine!
We no longer live in the 50's where 'roles' exist. Just do what ya want and take care of those you love.
The End.
2006-09-27 11:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by quay_grl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you misunderstand the origin of the "woman in the kitchen" mentality. Before technological and industrial shifts in the workforce, jobs consisted more of manual labor; mining, construction, farming, etc. The man, who is supposed to protect and provide for, went out and did the grind work. The woman, undeniably more maternal than the man (biology says so), would make sure the children were taken care of.
Nowadays, more and more jobs consist of sitting in front of a computer and are gender neutral. This is what made the possibility for women to take a more active role in what, economically, is termed the civilian labor force.
Also, you portray the job of housewife as bad. It is a wonderful gift given to woman to be able to nurture in a way that a man simply cannot. Pope John Paul II once said that a man learns how to be a father by watching the mother be a mother. A woman as a mother and teacher cannot be equalled by a man. You should cherish this wonderful ability!
In no way am I saying that man belongs in the field and woman in the kitchen. They belong side by side for the benefit of each other and their children.
2006-09-26 23:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by tommy052588 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If the collective "Woman" belongs anywhere, it's the center of the Universe. Be patient and follow the logic.
Imagine that there is no collective "men" or "women." Men don't actually talk in a group about what to do about or with "women," and visa versa. It just doesn't happen, except for maybe the weird fringe groups.
In the Universe the collective "woman" can't go to the left or right, or up or down, because it's limitless in all directions. Therefore, she is the center. In her body, the center is the begining of the embilical cord, where it starts. The "woman" is where she is, and she goes where she wants; and she moves by her choice.
This center concept is Japanese, but the woman with power concept is very Irish. Only the "modern Irish," about 1920 on, were "taught" to be woman-victims. In the 1800s, they were equals and warriors. When the Irishwomen came to the States, they often came single, and worked and lived and self-supported. Only the blue-noser uppercrusties needed "liberalizing." The Irish School teachers, maids, nannies, organizers and activists showed 'em how.
We now have the decendants of the "masters" asking the decendants of their Irish maids how to be free. I love it!
Go with your heart, and you are free, beautiful and powerful!
Peace out Sister.
2006-09-26 23:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by rideitmark 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Men are fickle.
They say they want an angel who's a devil in the bedroom. Adding onto your categories, we also need to be honest and add "Professional Entertainer" (strippers, pornography, & prostitution) Ah, men seem to enjoy it the best when a woman resists their wishes at every turn. When a woman aims to please a man with her whole being, well, this usually makes the man uncomfortable.
A man who has a wife in the kitchen will typically have an affair with a working woman .... while a man with a career wife will have affairs with domestic women. The whole, "Grass is greener" syndrome. Men are also getting heavy into the "Down- Low" areas which is a social issue destructive to all. But, Ah, us women too are more tempted to do this in a culture that focuses on "Self" wants vs expanding into "Social" charities.
2006-09-26 23:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I agree with bugjjo, women have fought for their rights, for a long time in fact, I really dont think there is a "right place" for women, they should be free and have the ability to do what ever they want, (except kill, not that they do though), also, I'm a little dissapointed that a women has never even made into the final two in the run for presidency
2006-09-26 23:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Behind every good man, is a great woman. At least that is how it is in my household. I can see why men have been thought to be great leaders, as my husband is certainly that. In a bad or disastrous situation he'd be the one I listen to and follow. At any rate, he too understands I am his supporter, therefore, does that make him qualified to be a leader? Most men don't admit it readily that they stand in awe of woman, however, a man who witnesses his child's birth or even better delivers him or her knows the power of the reproducer and role on this earth. She is to be held in respect.
2006-09-26 23:35:40 · answer #7 · answered by OZzY MoTo 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Todays women have rights becuase we fought for them.
A womens place can be any where she feels she needs to be. As long as she is full filling her dreams and achieving goals it is the right place for her.
We as women are given so many choses to be, act, love, educate, speak the way we want... However just like any canidate you must be qualified for the position, not fill it to be fitting a PC lifestyle!
I choose to be a career woman, my mother was a stay at home mom, both of us are contrubiting members of society! It was what we want to be. A man/husband needs to be supportive of these choices, if not he needs to take a long walk off a short pier!
2006-09-26 23:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by bugjjo 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Women belong wherever their skills and talents take them! Whether that be the White House, chancellor of Syracuse University, CEO of Wal-mart, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps or a housewife, it's up to her to demonstrate her ability and worthiness for the task. If you want a job done right the first time - give it to a woman!
2006-09-26 23:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think we all belong either 'behind a podium', teaching, or being a student; while helping out with cooking, cleaning, and gardening when not studying--whether the person is male or female.
addendum:
All problems are a result of fighting for reproductive space, and shortage of resources; for a child to be born, it might be true that another has to die--are all souls new souls? Is it satisfactorally confirmed that we all go to heaven (or hell) when we die? If a woman did not plan on having a child, would there be more healthy elders around?
These are just thoughts, as I try to solve the mysteries of life and death. Please do not take me too seriously and become angry.
2006-09-26 23:20:06 · answer #10 · answered by isis 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋