Why Some Women Work
Judy Ramsook
February 25, 2006
In some countries of the world a man would hang his head in shame if his neighbours and peers found out that his wife has a job. For in such places, a man considers it his sole responsibility to take care of the house and all who dwell therein.
The role of the woman or wife in this kind of society is one of being the housewife or home maker. She is supposed to stay at home and cook, clean, and take care of the kids and husband.
Some people in such societies become accustomed to that way of life for their mothers and grandmothers before them did the same thing, but if one were to step into a progressive society where life is a bit different, one would quickly learn that one of the reasons some women work can be astounding.
One does not need to go too far in order to notice a few things either. At the next family gathering, for instance, observe how some people are in groups. There might be the home makers or housewives in one corner discussing what they do and what their kids are into, and in another you might see the working people discussing their jobs. Then take a closer look, notice how separate both groups are?
It is because some people look down on those women who do not work. They get very little respect and the working women at the gathering feel they have nothing in common with some ones who would rather stay at home and clean house all day.
It may sound cruel and unjust, but in some societies some women have to do certain things in order to gain a little respect, even if it means holding down a job. So what do some of these housewives/home makers do in order to earn some respect from their peers? They might go out and find a job.
If this concept of being employed is met with strong opposition from their husbands who may tell their wives such things as he will not pay the babysitting fees, (providing the couples have kids who need such a service) then the newly employed working wife will pay for it.
After all, the reason she is working is not because her husband needs her assistance, it’s because she wants some respect too.
It will also make her feel better about herself as she learns there are other things she is capable of doing, other than those mundane, and never ending household chores. Plus, there is something about some one who can earn her own money that does wonders for the self esteem.
The role of the woman or wife in this kind of society is one of being the housewife or home maker. She is supposed to stay at home and cook, clean, and take care of the kids and husband.
Some people in such societies become accustomed to that way of life for their mothers and grandmothers before them did the same thing, but if one were to step into a progressive society where life is a bit different, one would quickly learn that one of the reasons some women work can be astounding.
One does not need to go too far in order to notice a few things either. At the next family gathering, for instance, observe how some people are in groups. There might be the home makers or housewives in one corner discussing what they do and what their kids are into, and in another you might see the working people discussing their jobs. Then take a closer look, notice how separate both groups are?
It is because some people look down on those women who do not work. They get very little respect and the working women at the gathering feel they have nothing in common with some ones who would rather stay at home and clean house all day.
It may sound cruel and unjust, but in some societies some women have to do certain things in order to gain a little respect, even if it means holding down a job. So what do some of these housewives/home makers do in order to earn some respect from their peers? They might go out and find a job.
If this concept of being employed is met with strong opposition from their husbands who may tell their wives such things as he will not pay the babysitting fees, (providing the couples have kids who need such a service) then the newly employed working wife will pay for it.
After all, the reason she is working is not because her husband needs her assistance, it’s because she wants some respect too.
It will also make her feel better about herself as she learns there are other things she is capable of doing, other than those mundane, and never ending household chores. Plus, there is something about some one who can earn her own money that does wonders for the self esteem.
Print
Email
