Gender Roles
It’s no new thing that we noticed that gender roles have been changed, far from the traditional gender roles. No more men is the sole provider of the family and the women in the house is the caretakers of the children. Things that are considered as "boys toys" are now well recieved by the ladies, the reverse is also true.
Now most women are employed and can provide equal financial stability for the household, more women are gaining control of their lives, getting more rights and do so much more to break the mould of "what women should do". Men on the other hand, willing to share household chores, raising kids and involving themselves more into the family.
In terms of relationships, more women are open to get their Mr. Right, to persue rather than waiting for the right one, and sometimes be blatantly honest what they wanted in their love life. More men are fine with being submissive in relationships, letting their partner to wear the pants and so on.
Is the change good or bad? To me i feel indifferent about this. At one note i’m fine with the ladies getting equal control in anything, and at the same time worry that the guys may not like it. Well, it kinda blows a man’s high ego.
I heard the song "I Wanna Have Your Babies" by Natasha Bedingfield. A song that clearly depicts a girl being honest what she wanted in love, but tries not to rush it to scare the guys off. A clear indication that the girls are no longer the timid one in romantic persuits…
May 3rd, 2007 at 9:08 pm
hey fren, i jus read yr write up bout gender roles. in a way dis gurl over here disagree lo…. i feel gender is just a term used but we r all the evolved n modified grp under the animal kingdom. wat matters is how one contributes in the others’ success. we should treat those around us as assets n not liability den i believe life would b much meaningful. cheers buddy!!
May 15th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
well i never believe a gender has a specific role though… it’s somewhat set by people long, long ago… thanks or the comments!