HopeDream
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A recent thread got me thinking about the role of women today and what parts of the feminine identity change as society changes, and which ones remain the same. This is intended to be a light-hearted discussion.
Here''s my take:
I think that throught history women have been expected to be beautiful (although the definition of beauty changes with the culture and time). I think women are also expected to be compassionate, nurturing, and perhaps a little freer than men with communication and emotions (although this is changing).
Over the past 100 years with the advent of birthcontrol and feminine employment - women are stepping into the role of independant and self-sufficient individuals. Expectation of female intelligence has increased since the retirement of the corset. Presently gender equality is expected.
Past expected skill sets have been in the areas of homemaking and mothering, as well as gracious hostess, but more recently men have been taking a more active role, and some women have opted-out of the domestic skill set in favour of a more refined professional skill set in the workplace. Some women do their best to cultivate as many skill sets as possible. The roles of who does which household tasks in a romantic relationship varies depending on the couple and their backgrounds and interests.
The modern women is expected to know herself and her own mind, and be able to lead a satisfying life with or without a romantic partner.
What do you think? What is your definition of a modern woman of the 2010''s ?
Here''s my take:
I think that throught history women have been expected to be beautiful (although the definition of beauty changes with the culture and time). I think women are also expected to be compassionate, nurturing, and perhaps a little freer than men with communication and emotions (although this is changing).
Over the past 100 years with the advent of birthcontrol and feminine employment - women are stepping into the role of independant and self-sufficient individuals. Expectation of female intelligence has increased since the retirement of the corset. Presently gender equality is expected.
Past expected skill sets have been in the areas of homemaking and mothering, as well as gracious hostess, but more recently men have been taking a more active role, and some women have opted-out of the domestic skill set in favour of a more refined professional skill set in the workplace. Some women do their best to cultivate as many skill sets as possible. The roles of who does which household tasks in a romantic relationship varies depending on the couple and their backgrounds and interests.
The modern women is expected to know herself and her own mind, and be able to lead a satisfying life with or without a romantic partner.
What do you think? What is your definition of a modern woman of the 2010''s ?