Women in today’s world....

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  Rlee552

  7 years ago

  Do I feel responsible - no Do I feel my life has been easier as a result of being able to easily urinate from a standing position - yes (and also white, good education, middle class - so had it easy) Do I get annoyed at how I see some women get treated poorly or discriminated against - yes Do I get annoyed at how I see some women get a leg up as part of affirmative action - hell no, Having had it easy and being several steps in front because of that, it’s great to see some women being given more advantages.

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  bonefide

  7 years ago

  I do feel bad of society's past treatment of women. We can all work together to enhance, not just females but all minorities by looking on both sides of the coin. Don't run with the crowd, "just because". Some of the best I've worked with and under thier control have been females, locally and around the globe. Stand tall walk proud ladies

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  AnnieWhichway

  7 years ago

  You trying for a journalist job at Marie Claire? I may answer your post but need to have a lay down and a cup of tea first.

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  RHP User

  7 years ago

  Sounds like a biscuit lol - Posted from rhpmobile

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  Rlee552

  7 years ago

  I am assuming it was a deliberate irony -the sign off 😉

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  RHP User

  7 years ago

  As a simple comment on this topic, being that there are historical and cultural factors at play here, so I'm just going to sit and watch.

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  nightingale8

  7 years ago

  I am afforded the basic choices as men so long as I don't aim "too high" (eg upper management), which I don't plan to so it works for me in the immediate sense. I generally feel content though I do get bitter sometimes for flow on effects like being taxed on my reproductive system etc. My world is smaller than most men in my life because I fear for my safety after dark and in lesser known areas, and would not venture to many parts of the world because of being female. On here, every male is a potential threat to my safety until I get to know them. Obviously I enjoy the men in my life if I am/was willing to take that risk. You know who you are,  I risked my life for you 😆 The upside is I love being feminine (men have a feminine side too) and it's a real strength I get to use in my family life and career. I analyse, I nurture, I provide, I listen, I consult. And none of it would be possible if I didn't have supportive men in my life, for which I'm grateful. And sorry boys you are clearly the lesser species in terms of the heights that can be reached sexually. He he. Just saying. - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  7 years ago

  I watched the movie “Battle of the sexes” the true story of the battle of the sexes tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billy Jean King in 1973 I have no idea about tennis nor about these two tennis stars but what I loved was how hard Billy Jean worked for equal rights, respect and equal pay for female tennis players, how she walked her talk and refused to play or negotiate until she got what she wanted for all female tennis players. For the rest of her life after tennis she worked hard and long for female and gay rights, gender equality and social justice. She was the first female to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition for her work in promoting women’s tennis, equal pay, respect and equal rights. She forged a crack in the glass ceiling So to answer your first question Anti I love being a woman in today’s society because women like Billy Jean paved the way for us, made it easier for us. I love my feminity, at the same embracing my strong feminist views Billy Jean stated she didn’t want to takeover the world from men, she just wanted a equal world on every level But more importantly she wanted respect I feel the same, equality and respect , working both ways for us all Overall I’ve been afforded the same basic rights as men, I’ve had a few unexpected and unpleasant experiences with men, personally, professionally and anonymously but the good outweighs the bad. Basically I haven’t been denied anything but that is only because of so many great and many nameless women who fought for what I accept as my rights today and I gratefully thank them In answer to your second question, I have to say No. Yes women for thousands of years have been treated badly and as to why, well that would fill many pages. It’s in the past now and I think the men of today are more aware and educated and I think we have the pivotal women in their lives to thank for that. There are more beautiful and wonderful men out in the world than shit heads, well that’s been my experience There will always be shit heads, but that’s definitely not gender specific, plenty of ordinary people out there Great post OP

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  technologic

  7 years ago

  ..being a woman in today's society? It's hard to explain since I've only ever seen things from a woman's (or one that society has hefted unto me) perspective. I have noticed the inequalities/discrimination (both with-in and with-out) more now though because of people pointing it out in very eloquent ways. Whether it's a veil being lifted or tinted glasses being placed over my eyes I guess is a matter of perspective. Coming from a sexually conservative Chinese upbringing in an increasingly liberal world, I'll say that being a woman and what it means today can be really confusing. I've only just realised that most of my life growing up, I've been taught (not all directly but a lot of indirect pressure/ 'signals') to outwardly supress my sensual & sexuality to avoid unwanted attention. Now that I'm a grown woman, suddenly I'm expected to be confident about my sexuality, my 'feminine powers', know how to use it & understand how it affects men? I feel like I've missed out on years of learning, exploring and now feel somewhat impotent. On the other hand I also empathise with men who have grown up all their lives with that so-called 'male entitlement' and it can be very difficult for them to 'see' or realise that, but not because they don't want to. It takes time for your eyes to finally open - I know it took me a while to see it myself! So, no I don't think all men are self-centred chauvinists. I just think they've never had the chance to see and learn to behave differently. They feel confused themselves as to how they should act and the women often times are also confused as to how to ask for the behaviour they deserve. Ultimately we just have to trust each others motivations and try to walk the path care-fully, respect-fully together, practice being vulnerable with each other and listen more with our hearts. - MsT PS. Apologies if I'm lacking in coherence... My thoughts are still arranging themselves this morning. - Posted from rhpmobile

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  technologic

  7 years ago

  ..To reading Anniewhichway's post though!! - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  7 years ago

  It reads fine 👍👍 - Posted from rhpmobile

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  MsJonesy

  7 years ago

  To post here, but have struggled to come up with the words to express my thoughts. As a woman over 50, I know am heading to the rubbish pile in most men's eyes - and should be grateful for any shag offered by men younger than me. I'm washed up in the eyes of employers, in the eyes of most of the community actually. I am a strong woman, I have fought many battles for equality, I have hammered men with my words and worked myself to a standstill to gain acceptance and my equal place in the world. But I despair. I don't see change. I see my beloved young women being judged for having an active sex life - slut Vs stud well & truly alive. I see young men taking sneaky pics of young women, and blaming them for wearing slut clothes when they are challenged. Women assaulted, men thinking its okay to expose themselves, rub up against women on public transport, to grope and leer at women who are enjoying a night at a swingers club. The list doesn't stop, the behaviour doesn't stop....every day...all day. I read an article by Tom Meagher tonight, husband of Jill who was brutally raped and murdered in Melbourne in 2012. I'm posting part of his article below, because I cannot say it better. In the war on women, this man exemplifies the extremist wing of the hateful and pervasive ideology of male sexual terrorism, but it's the everyday spectrum of male violence that disturbs me even more. In a culture where the death's of most women are not newsworthy, are so commonplace that they are seen as incidental, expected and simply inevitable, he certainly does represent the extremist wing. But it's the many silent foot soldiers, supporters, cheerleaders, beneficiaries and bloated, self-righteous guardians of male supremacy who vocally claim to despise the extremist wing, while essentially supporting the underlying ideology that chills my blood.

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  RHP User

  7 years ago

  Your best post

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  RHP User

  7 years ago

  I am grateful for what passionate women of the past did for the advancement of rights/equality. I am neither a protester nor a marcher, though, and I rarely sign petitions. I keep an eye on what interests me, including journal articles (not going to quote stuff, Anti, don't fret). Some acknowledgement by men about violence against women is probably unavoidably necessary because of the strength differential. There'd be a lot less of that horror if the message was sinking in. Personal experience of domestic violence here. The equal pay for equal work issue is a joke. I'm not losing any sleep over it though (SO many other more relevant and/or enjoyable things to do that over. Are you feeling informed by the variety of responses, Anti? - Posted from rhpmobile

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