2007-12-23 16:00:17 · 17 answers · asked by Devil's Advocette 5 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
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2007-12-23 16:01:50 · update #1
I know there will be no attraction issues, so I relax and interact with him freely.
2007-12-23 16:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Lioness 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I suppose I should be equally supportive of him as I would be a woman with the same aspirations. But I am a product of my environment and society. And somehow, it just doesn't seem as acceptable, does it?
I was raised in a very traditional family unit, but I was encouraged, as a girl, that I could be/do anything I wanted. Underlying, however, was the message that when I got to be old enough and had pursued a career, I should settle down and raise a family as a wife and mother. I didn't end up following that path, but I found that my traditional values followed me. And, as such, I think that my views are influenced by the notion of a man being the breadwinner and a woman being responsible for the home. I don't presume that everyone should follow this path or that it is necessarily the right one - but for some, it works wonderfully. And I find it easier to live with every else's choices if I recognize their rights to have them...
2007-12-23 20:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have seen many such 'househusbands' in Pune. Their wife will be a student. Both of them find Indian food too exotic to have everyday. So the husband stays home, cooks Iranian food, makes the house a little Iranian home, while the wife goes to university.
My first reaction was a wow!
2007-12-23 16:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would love a house husband. If we really swapped the traditional roles as far as who works outside the home and who work at home cooking, cleaning, nuturing, etc. I would love to come home to the order and comfort of a well run home.
What seems odd to me is why anyone would have a problem with that. What a sweet setup. especially if both people involved liked it better that way.
2007-12-23 18:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by happygirl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Same as what I think when a woman says it, "Glad it's you and not me". I don't care what kind of food I eat or whether a house is clean, and never had kids. But I'm glad someone is willing to have kids and raise them. I really don't think either gender is better suited to child-raising, I think whoever has more patience and self-control should be the one to do the care-taking.
2007-12-24 07:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by edith clarke 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That it's what he wants to do that or he is willing to step back and let his wife achieve her goals in order to keep order in the family.
2007-12-23 16:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't laugh. I'd say, let's give it a try. I hate housework, except for cooking and baking. (I never had any help from the ex.)
Could actually be fun, for a change. And I'd know where he was, too.
C. :)!!
2007-12-23 16:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know a guy who is a wonderful stay-at-home-dad.
I can't see why one spouse should support the other unless kids are involved or one spouse is finishing school or doing *something* productive.
2007-12-23 16:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I usually hear that from lazy bastards who want to mooch off their women and sleep around while she's working hard to bring home the dough.
2007-12-24 05:50:03 · answer #9 · answered by Smurfette 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If that's what he wants to do and his wife earns enough income to support the family, then go for it.
2007-12-23 17:36:46 · answer #10 · answered by RoVale 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I picture a guy with frilly apron. Maybe if they came up with a less asinine term for it, I would have a more positive mental image.
2007-12-23 16:03:39 · answer #11 · answered by S P 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋