My reaction towards this chapter was almost bipolar. On one hand, I enjoyed reading about the empowered women who took their lives and independence into their own hands and stood up. I really admire people like this, because they fought for a cause they believed in and that I believe in. And what’s more, they fought with what they had, which were not the most advantageous tools for equality, but they were the ones they were able to use. However, on the other hand I feel that Zinn over-exaggerates.
Utopia is a book describing how leaders should go about making their country a perfect one. In contrast to other writers, More believed that a perfect country should incorporate equal opportunities for both sexes. He also believed that to be successful, all members of the society need to be productive, the men as well as the women. More's Utopia makes up a world where women are given more privileges and authority, and are respected more than in any existence at that time. Nevertheless, it seems that he could not escape the dominant philosophy of his own society that women were the weaker sex.
These broad gender roles and expressions of masculinity and femininity has been carried over huge periods of time and remains relatively unchanged, and individuals would generally follow these roles to make themselves a better fit into the workplace, and society as a whole. Certain types of workplace is better complimented by gender expressions than others, an insurance position favours more ‘manly’ presentation while a waitress spot may favour a more feminine approach. In some workplaces a specific gender can even perform and review better due to the presentation of the ‘self’ and hence differ in how they are perceived, ‘For example, it has been found that woman nurses were better received and considered to be doing a better job by patients than their men colleagues (Hartman et al. 1988)’ (page 732). In a waitress/serving staff setting, the waitress often adjusts her presented gender so that it conforms to the social expectations of the profession.
Women were expected to master such domestic skills as sewing and cooking as well as develop the moral and intellectual skills to raise strong, intelligent children as responsible citizens of Japan. Tomo Shikawara, a character in The Waiting Years, best embodies the desired role of a good wife and a wise mother as she orders her family’s needs and wants above her own. Today, to a lesser degree, many of these expectations of Japanese women still exist. However, women such as Hirasku Raichō, an influential feminist, were pioneers in the fight for gender equality and women’s rights. And thus, the plight of the Japanese woman has had a beautifully tumultuous journey.
Perhaps most importantly, women were held in high-esteem for being mothers to Mesopotamian children, and for taking care of household chores (Harris, Preface). The legal power given to them may have been less than their male counterparts, but they at least had the right to prove their innocence in most cases, which shows they weren’t considered disposable citizenry (The Code of Hammurabi). To fully understand the social and family structure of Mesopotamia, it is important to clearly define the female gender role as it was in Mesopotamia. To examine the role of the female as nurturer and mother, we must first examine the cultures views of children. It appears that children were treated with great affection (Harris 21).
Her Experience Affected her Ability as a Leader Ms. Carranza’s experience and leadership in business have earned her the distinction of being named Hispanic Business Magazine’s Woman of the Year. She feels that because she was committed and hard working with a positive outlook, this guided her personal and professional life because her principles mirrored those of the company (Hughes, Ginnett, Gordon, 2012). Characteristics of Successful Leaders Ms. Carranza is successful because she is determined, driven, and determined. She also sat back, listened, and observed. She feels that a leader can learn by listening and not talking.
The social development model that Erickson developed as a whole fits accurately to the general population; however there are areas that could be better defined in concerns to women. I believe that this article, “WOMEN'S SELF-DEFINITION IN ADULTHOOD: FROM A DIFFERENT MODEL?” (Peck, 1986, p. 1) goes into some detail as to why this would be necessary. This article conveys an accurate description using two women and the issues they faced with unplanned pregnancies. It also goes on to describe how later in life what these two women thought of themselves, and why they were satisfied or dissatisfied with how their lives turned out. While equality as a general rule has become more prevalent in society there are still stereotypes that women are encouraged to follow.
However, when those absurd rules are subverted the debate is immediate. At the beginning Thelma and Louise seems to follow all the conventional rules. Thelma is a beautiful married woman who takes care of her house and her husband better than herself even though it is an abusive marriage. Louise is a low wage waitress trying to reach
Due to the vital role that media plays in the socialization process, Grey’s Anatomy is positively shaping the way women are depicted in media. The clear insubordination to men and rising to be the strongest individuals possible though strong friendship and strong personal will conveys that women do not need to be sexualized and underrepresented in mass media, for there is glory in a woman’s ability to succeed in all aspect of life, including
Gender Roles Changing in The Last Century Women have come a long way from being confined by the idealized image society held them to. The routine by which all women must live or deny their femininity and stand up for what they wish to do in life. From the necessity to only be the housewife, mother, and wife in which they must be cooking, cleaning, washing, and bearing children they have now become bread winners just like the men and can provide for their families if they choose to and not because that is how society sees it. If a woman would like to break out of being the housewife and work then she shall do so! Women in the work place began with World War I, around 1914.