I work with a man (in his mid-60's) who sometimes uses this term to describe women--often with children--he sees in stores, driving around, at restaurants, on vacation, etc. He doesn't mean to be offensive, but this term sounds so 1950's and other women around him have remarked negatively about his usage of the term. I have to admit, it bugs me as well. Ladies, what's your opinion?
2007-02-21 02:51:32 · 27 answers · asked by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
i don't think he should assume that women are all housewives anymore, but since he's from a different generation where most women were, i don't find it offensive. i was a housewife for a while, and now i have a househusband
2007-02-21 05:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The term is not offensive. However, it IS offensive to assume that a woman out in public with her children MUST BE a housewife.
2007-02-21 06:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by stormsinger1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest ive never met anyone who had a problem with this term. Staying home with your kids is what seems 1950's. So if you agree that staying home with your kids is a good idea for their welfare, then you should not have a problem being reffered to as a housewife, because its not an insult!
2007-02-21 04:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I like the term housewife. I am a housewife and proud of it. I do not like when people call me a stay at home wife or homemaker. I find it awkward and kind of insulting. I usually correct the term.
2007-02-21 03:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by wcarolinew 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer black lol yet I do an outstanding impersonation of my pal who's... i don't think of ghetto should be offensive I merely had some ghetto nutrition Beefaroni in a can. i take advantage of ghetto each of the time in connection with being unorthodox in my moves...i'm no longer positive it truly is even the right time period hehehee. The time period gay should not be offensive yet I already advised you my opinion on why it truly is.
2016-10-17 08:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Baba Yaga, you're just confused. It's like saying "watchtower." It's a compound word. The term does not imply that she is married to the house; it implies that she happens to be a homemaker... who is a wife.
Is that concept difficult?
Anyways, I wouldn't find it particularly offensive, although some people certainly might. Like a few people said, assuming that all women are housewives isn't a particularly stellar opinion, but if you get a few indications that they are, speaking your mind probably won't hurt. He probably just assumes that, since they are women with children, they are at home raising those children and managing the home. Not particularly outlandish if you ask me.
2007-02-21 10:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
NOPE!
Househusband I find offensive. He should be out there building for his families present and future needs. There is a serious lack of men that can run a family like a woman. If the man is not providing for the woman to feed,clothe,shelter,educate and socialize,his children then he is cheating the family of it's greatest asset. The woman.
Sorry but a housewife is the only one that can raise a family to the standards of a healthy society.
The man is the one to make damn sure she has all the tools required to do this lifelong job! He is the one to make damn sure she is not set up for failure.
A househusband trying to do a woman's job is going to fail. That is offensive.
A "housewife" is a noble title taken for granted and abused by the ignorant.
2007-02-21 06:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by the old dog 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Housewife describes Peg Bundy. Homemaker better describes someone who takes care of the home.
2007-02-21 07:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by Sal D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Housewife is a most noble profession as there are not too many today who are actual housewives, that stay at home mothers who care for their kids and husband instead of working or undertaking a profession. Many women I know are proud of the name as it is a profession in itself.I am full of admiration for all housewives who undertake this profound and desirous profession.
2007-02-21 02:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by Ted 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not offensive to me but then I don't get offended by others when they show how simple they are.
You should try and find a way to play a joke on him. Like one of these 'housewifes,' he doesn't know, turns and say I am the head of the local ACLU or something to that effect.
2007-02-21 03:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by sapphire_630 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋