It can be said a lot has changed for women from a century ago. For one, women are not just allowed but suggested to vote. Secondly, women can work. Many are more successful than most men. Women have made great progress since their typical housewife image. You see great female doctors and lawyers. But a question I have is whats the story behind those successful women?
There are many families in which the parents really drive their daughters to do their best. Especially education wise. They want them to do their best and get top grades. Back in the day these girls would be learning how to cook and clean right?
In my situation my parents REALLY want me to get high grades and become well educated but not to work. No no no. To have the degrees hanging on the wall. To be able to get myself a good husband by telling him I'm well educated. But not to work. I have to ask: what was the point?
I spent my entire life working for this education, not even enjoying my life...for this?
Many women like my mother are forced to give up their education to get married and raise children. I have not been forced to that decision. But...I know one day I will marry and have a family, and those degrees will grow dust in my desk. With no fun memories of my youth...
Not that I'm saying women should just kick back and enjoy their life, and not work hard.
To get back to my question...forgetting my situation there might be women out there who get a good education, get into a good career, and obtain a family but what is really going on? If she happy? Is she getting enough time for work? For her kids? And most importantly her husband? Many women forget their husbands after having kids. And when the husbands end up cheating they are shocked. But why? And I am wrong for criticizing them? Should a women be able to be a successful working mom and not be criticized?
The answer is yes. But sadly it is not true. No matter how far ahead women have gotten I believe the typical image of a housewife still remains in our world. Am I saying we should accept it? No. Am I saying I know the solution? No, I'm just rambling.
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