It's "Women's Day". I hate to be sarcastic about the one day the female of the human species is celebrated, but what to do? It still does not make too much sense to me. We still hear of dowry related problems every other day.... and women are still the only ones who work at home! So why bother? If the best thing an unmarried woman can do is get married, and she is still known in relation to the men of the house, just where is her identity?
Now, don't get me wrong! I love the concept of womens day. And all the freebies that go along with it. It feels good to hear all the lavish praise about the greatness of being a "Woman". All I'm wondering is... where does it all go for all the other days? Which cave is it hidden in? Because, Women do not (or at least this one does not) ask for much. Appreciation of the efforts taken, acknowledgment in the form of a little help whenever possible with the every-day, and acceptance - less bickering about who we are.
I think women's day will be every day that there are two equal halves in a couple, wholeness to an individual, respect for good work done; regardless of whether the doer was male or female, and the freedom for a person to be whoever they want to be.... homemaker, scientist, corporate person, slob, educator, or any of the thousands of job titles out there. And that's going to be Men's Day too.
Dream on ....... :)
5 comments:
Aah Ha!!! Can I be more eloquent? Or is it *dare* I?
:D do do.....
great thought in the end...of a true women's day actually being a man's day as well.
welcome back to blogging...your absence was deep felt...and you're a teacher??
hmm...no swearing then i guess eh?
:D
that u ask the kids dude... the same one's who give me a look over anytime i wear anything new and go "ma'am, u still don't look like a teacher!"
i've got a teacher like that...it takes sometime before you begin to acknowledge her presence in the class...the first time around i actually thought it was a new kid in the deptt.
anyway...happy holi to you...enjoy!
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