Monday, November 17, 2014
Change is Needed
This week we have been talking about very sensitive subjects. We began with racial issues and last week we ended with the transgender topic. I believe that all of these discussions have to be address in a very mature manner that doesn't just respect people's opinions but also understands the reason behind the controversy. What really caught my attention last week was the question of "what is a women?". This is a question that I have never thought about until now and yet I can't seem to come up with an answer. As far as I know a women is an idea and being female is a biological concept. From history the "idea" of a women is mainly to be feminine, caring, sensitive and seeks for protection. However, my entire life I have been told by my parent that I women is suppose to be independent, strong-minded and ambitious towards reaching her goals. While growing up I had two different opinions presented to me, my parents and the rest of society. Now I can understand the idea behind parents not allowing their children to watch certain television shows of play with certain toys. We can't change history but we can change the future, women and their reputation will be a very difficult thing to change but I believe that as people educate themselves change will slowing begin to emerge.
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I agree with this post, I also was intrigued with the conversation about what a woman is. The thing that got me was the way I viewed and answered this question to myself. I was ashamed that a women to me is someone that "likes men, cares for kids, and are housewives." This is definitely an eye opener because I've let invisible narratives about women shape my perspective of what a women actually is.Not all women like men, care for kids, or have to be a housewife. These are just metaphors I've internalized since they are social "norms".
ReplyDeleteYour blog post is really powerful. There are many stereotypes for women and men in the world. It sucks, but you are right when you say there can be change. I was also taught at a young age that I shouldn't rely on a man nor just be a "housewife'. So I know exactly where you're coming from and I can relate.
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