Response to Tricia's week 5 post

I see where you're coming from. I too, feel women should be treated equally to men. However, it is really up to the individual. If a woman wants to do everything that a man does it is their business. They should be entitled. I though do not mind staying home and taking care of the kids. I would love to never have to work again :) But if I chose the opposite I enjoy knowing I have other options.

Response to Zulma's week 5 post

Zulma,

I agree. My son is still young but he is growing up so quickly. I am always there for him but sometimes he has it in his head that he wants to do everything on his own with no help from mommy. Somtimes it upsets me because if he doesn't want my help now how will it be when he is older. I can only imagine how things will be when he is much older. It makes me a little nervous I enjoy knowing that he needs me. I wish it will continue forever.

Response to Shonte week 5

Shonte,

I totally agree with what your saying. Our world has definitely changed in such a drastic way from the past. Many times now a days a mother has no choice but to go out and work to help raise her family. Things are so much more expensive. I personally would love to stay home and raise my son on a daily basis. But I know that is impossible and I need to work and I have to send him to daycare to do so. If women do choose to go back to work I also do not think they should catch any slack from their employers. They have no say in it. They should not assume their career will suffer if they have a family as well.

Week 5 Business Post

In the past women have always had fewer legal rights and career opportunities than men. Being a wife and or mother were considered a woman’s profession. As the world began to evolve women in most countries won the right to vote which helped them gain access to education and employment opportunities. Due to women’s hard work they paved the way to accomplish redirection of the traditional views of women’s roles in society.
When I think of the term, "feminism," so many different ideas run through my mind. The meaning of feminism can mean so many different things to so many different people. The word, "feminism," is a collaboration of many unique social theories and political movements. I feel that all meanings represent the past, present and future in a social aspect. It deals with the ideas of gender and sexuality as well as, gender inequality and women’s rights. It also focuses on women’s interests and their issues that mean a lot to them. The idea of feminism is to attempt to understand the idea of gender inequality.
I had no idea that there were so many different types of feminism. When I think of the word, "feminism," I think of women wanting to be in charge and have the same rights and opportunities as men do. I believe feminism is broken up in so many different categories because there are so many different meanings to the word and not all people have the same ideas and feelings as to what feminism is. So, in a way, when these definitions were made up they were trying to cover all the bases and make everyone happy.
I feel women and men can come together to attempt to achieve equal rights and respect for women on a much higher scale then it is today. I would like to believe for the future that in a number of societies discrimination against women will no longer exist.

Response to Tricia's business post week 4

Tricia,

I see what you are saying. However, at my job I work in the school system. Teachers who go on maternity leave have their job waiting for them when they come back. They simply resume their duties like they never left. But they do not have the opportunity to work par-time. But I understand how people make it difficult to try and obtain a job as well as a family. It is quite difficult at times.

Response to Anjum Week 4

Anjum,

I agree completely. It is highly likely that men try to conceal there emotional expression. I believe that due to their society that they grew up in they must obtain what they were taught about being a man. Many men try to hide their feelings concerning love and fear. If they are open with women they tend to feel unprotected.

Week 4 Business Post

When working outside the home many woman feel that their comments and suggestions are ignored or ridiculed. On a daily basis, the work of women around the globe is considered to also be devalued. At times, their voice and opinions don’t count for anything. That is so annoying because 9 times out of 10 women can generate great ideas if given the opportunity to express them. I think if people can just respect each other as individuals rather than male and female, things can run so much smoother. A great idea is a great idea regardless if it was said by a man or a woman. If it was said by a woman, why does it suddenly get frowned upon?
Unfortunately, patterns of discrimination are often very hard to notice. Many people are unaware that every time a woman has been fired or was denied a promotion it is considered discrimination. Due to this "we consider what has been known as the glass ceiling, an invisible barrier that limits the advancement of women and minorities"(Gendered Lives Wood pg, 245) in the work place. There are so many instances were this issue is overlooked. I recommend that when women are on the job or applying for the job they should be on the look out for any type of discrimination towards them. They should bring forth awareness and keep a journal of anytime they felt discriminated against as well as making it known to other co-workers. It is always important to keep a paper trail of what a person is experiencing especially when it is negative.
As if it is not bad enough that women’s work is devalued, they must also deal with harassment in the their place of work. I feel woman have had several factors that stacked up against them. Still, it doesn’t change the fact that women make a great contribution to their place of business, even though people are unaware of it. I feel that because woman have such determination and strength, they are the sole reason for the force of enactment laws. It is so important that they protect themselves.
I feel that because of all women’s hard work, determination and the will to want to succeed, women now have the ability to escape from the gender roles that society created for them so long ago.