Thursday, September 25, 2008
Gender Roles
We have been talking recently in class about gender roles. I know why this is the general schema, however I don’t agree with it at all. In the past women were seen as the ones who stayed and looked after the house, they rarely had jobs and they counted on the man to support them. This for some reason has stuck around. I don’t understand why we can’t move on from that. There are plenty of successful women who got that way 100% on their own. When I get married – and this may change when that day comes closer- if I have a career and a paycheck that can support my family well enough that there is no need for another income, then I don’t think that I’ll care if my wife works. I also think that it should go both ways. I do understand why men get intimidated by women who have high paying jobs, and are incredibly successful, especially when the man doesn’t have those things. I don’t know what it is, and maybe it’s not right, but I am the same way. However, I’m opinion I don’t think that it is a bad thing by any means, I see it just as intimidating, and if anything, a good thing. I don’t like when girls grow up with the notion that they will just marry rich, and get through life strictly on their good looks. Sure, that works for some people, but I don’t think it is a good thing to strive for. I like seeing strong females; I think they should be role models for young girls more than people like Hannah Montana and Paris Hilton. Maybe I’m weird, but I would much rather date a smart, determined woman than one that is just going to use me for my money.
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I don't understand why men get so intimidated by women who have high paying jobs, or are very sucessful in life. We are also human, therefor we are going to be able to do the same things men can do. I don't agree with women who marry just for money and don't worry about their education. Getting an education is something that is very important to me because it is something that no one can take away from you. Anyone can depend on their on looks, but it wont get you far in life. I agree that there should be better role models out there for young girls, but that isn't something that we can control unless you personally do something about it.
I agree with Ryan and Nicole that girls need to have better role models than most of the female celebrities they idolize today. Young girls need to know they are just as capable as guys of being smart, powerful and successful. Finally this year, a female has come close to being a presidential candidate, and she has earned her fame not by counting on her body or beauty, but her intelligence. When I get older, I want to have my own job and be able to support myself on my own because my family has always stressed the importance of being independent, especially because I am a female. I think most guys now are not looking for a girl who is needy and dependent on him for everything. If a guy expected me to quit my job because I was making more money than him or insisted on me staying home all day, everyday while he worked, I don't think I could be with him. I want my husband to respect and love me enough that it doesn't matter who is making more money in the relationship and our opinions will be equal when it comes to decisions.
I also agree with Ryan. Famous singers and stars are setting bad examples for younger girls today. Girls need good role models so they have more determination to be successful. I think that they could become stronger with better role models. If you work hard and try hard, then you will be successful, get into college, and get a good job. Some girls may not realize that because they feel uncapable of it. I think no matter who you are, or what gender you are, if you work hard for what you want to achieve, then you can accomplish anything.
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