I have noticed how much criticism I have obtained by being blatant about womens rights, but what sort of subtle ways can we go about gaining respect and recognition? Also is there anyone out there who is thinking along these lines and making differences,, what sort of work are you doing?
2006-09-27 23:11:13 · 11 answers · asked by louise c 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I think the problem is men feel threatened. It was right in the 1960s and 1970s that women did have to be blatant and loud to get what was needed. Look at the suffragettes who had to demonstrate and die to get women the vote in the early twentieth century (a basic right still not afforded in some parts of the world). Today, I think things are slightly different. Men are beginning to feel they are the underdog and sidelined even though this is not the case - they still rule the world! But I think respect and recognition of one gender should not be at the expense of another. It should be about equality and sharing the workload, respecting each others needs and desires as men/women/human beings. Women today don't like calling themselves a feminist but I think it is still important and I'd say I was one. That, for me, means self-respect, finding my own voice, a good job, parity in the workplace and at home and not being forced to do things I don't want to do simply because I am a woman.
2006-09-27 23:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by puzzledfemale! 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hi. Great question. There are lots of things we can do from physical health to political change. Women have every gift they need to make a major difference in life, all we often lack is the self-confidence to give it a try. As for me, I was born to be trouble, so that hasn't been a problem. But I do one thing for myself every day. It is how I honor myself as a person. I give myself a little extra time for coffee, I take a nice walk, I make a call to someone I haven't talked to foe a while. These are all little things, but they help me remember that I am a valuable and good part of this wonderful creation.
2006-09-28 06:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
1) Stop whining every time you lose to a man. That's part of life. Men fail to.
2) Stop always talking about the same subject.
3) Stop acting like a cry-baby
4) Change that photo. You like like you stubbed your toe and you're trying to hold in the pain.
2006-09-28 08:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by nice_boobs 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can gain respect by not harping on about one thing and one thing only. Just accept life and enjoy it - obsessive compulsive behaviour is not subtle nor does it gain respect.
Branch out and learn other things about life.
2006-09-28 06:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by quay_grl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to do is quit caring about what other people think. To earn respect, you must respect yourself. Let's go back to the days when a male said something ignorant (like the one answer) we jack-slapped them.
2006-09-28 06:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by Theresa 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't exploit your position & don't take advantage of being in weaker section. Respect others views & concerns about society & about day to day activities.
2006-09-28 06:15:31 · answer #6 · answered by saumitra s 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmmmmmmm.
Stop asking questions like "lets get back at men" and "lets even the score."
Don't know what man abused you --- but no one has the time for that.
2006-09-28 06:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by tommy w 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
there is no definition for such a question
2006-09-28 06:26:34 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
start by respecting yourself
2006-09-28 06:24:23 · answer #9 · answered by sanja77 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
By keeping your mouths shut and doing what your better half tells you
2006-09-28 06:12:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋