Comments on: Thoughtful Thursday – Mixed Messages

By: LindaC

LindaC — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:04:31 +0000

Men wouldn’t be asked that question. Ithink it’s past time for a woman to be president. We think differently than men do about the issues, because we have to send our children off to war, we have to balance our family’s budget, shop, do the cooking and cleaning and work outside the home. We’re going to approach the big issues of war, economy, etc. differently.
Traditional women’s career of nursing and teaching are paid lower and have a lower show of respect, because they are dominated by women. If they were male dominated, they’d be paid in the 6 figures!

LindaC

By: Caridad

Caridad — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:46:01 +0000

That so sucks! No one should make that kind of choice. Not to mention that no one would ask a man that question.

By: Karin

Karin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:49:05 +0000

I was told by my female dean that we ‘superwomen’ thing we should be able to do everything and that I should decided which was more important – my job or my family. I didn’t even stop to think and replied that my family was most important. Her reply was, “Well, you made your decision!” Do you think this might have something to do with me not being promoted after that???

By: Caridad

Caridad — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:15:46 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Fannie. Showing emotion is a sign of strength and not weakness.

Another thing I’ve noticed is how often the media refers to what women wear, etc. and mention frumpiness and other things. Of course, why should women have to wear suits to be taken seriously? Another subtle form of sexism.

By: Fannie

Fannie — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:51:04 +0000

I feel very strongly that women should have a bigger role in politics. The fact that they can show emotions is a signal of their strength. I also noticed that the media showed their lack of respect. It was “Senator Obama” and “Hillary” but then who ever accused the media of being fair to women. I must say though that the women in the media were just as bad. What a blow to us. I did notice that John McCain referred to her as “Senator Clinton” most of the time.Must be the age factor with him. Have a great day and hugs to all.

By: Irene

Irene — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:58:48 +0000

Extremely valid points, ma’am.

Our mistake was not leaving the kitchen sooner. Here’s to all those brave ladies who tried to leave in the past, though.

Perhaps once the boys have all killed each other off in yet another war, women will take their rightful place in the government and society. It’s terrible to think that way, but it just may happen.

Is that really what it will take?