Womanhood by Casey
Laarnaay.com’s guest blogger of the month is Casey of tsinitaDOTnet. Casey is 22, loves shopping, a great mother to her adorable child, Lucian, and a loving wife. Please check out her article below and comment if you find it interesting.
As far as any one could remember, women served as support to families and their respective husbands. During times of war and strife, a woman’s role is to stay at home and tender to those in need. Reality has indeed been harsh and cruel, providing women with fewer opportunities to display acts of leadership and heroism. Maybe this is due to the lack of physical qualities that most men possessed; strength, vigor and endurance. Typically, women are viewed as a weaker form of gender. Their purpose is better served as relief physically and emotionally. A modern woman during those times is expected to posses the following ideals: Piety, Purity, Submissiveness and Domesticity.
The modern women during the 19th century were viewed as the new “Eve” working with God to bring the world out of sin and suffering. Further, at those times a woman’s purity was highly revered. One woman without such is considered lower than low, not deserving love and compassion from others. In addition, women at those times were just to be bystanders, watching as men move life. They are to submit to duty, to God and to men. Finally, a woman’s place was in homes, tied to duties that would uplift her piety and purity. Keeping homes a cheerful and happy place to keep men away from the evils of the worlds.
On the surface, this would seem really unfair. Being denied the chance to compete in planes of achievement against her counterpart is shocking, and lately we have seen developments of newly emancipated women rising to the challenge. Bringing about her capacities to show the world her abilities and merits, and be accepted as an equal.
Education and the likes are never bad. The myth that men are superior to women should be disposed. In reality, a woman’s superiority is seen through her motherly nature.
We should strive to preserve it as such and be reminded that motherhood is a victory unto itself.
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September 17th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I have had several situation when I argued to other people that they shouldn’t treat me differently just because I am a women. Yes, maybe I don’t have the physical strength men have but I can be successful in the same field men are successful.
In fact, I am happy and proud now a days that men now treat women with respect unlike before. I don’t desire that men should be submissive to their woman but I believe that men and women should be equal in all fields and that they are given the same privilege. I am happy that women fought for their rights before, and you can see the result of that clearly in our era today. :-)
September 17th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
“a woman’s superiority is seen through her motherly nature.”
Oh dear
I was about to cry when I read this. Just something I firmly believe in. Emancipated? Yes… but still… motherly. It’s a great gift and a great honor.
Thank you for sharing, sis :’3
September 17th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
i agree. people should stop typecasting and stereotyping. I believe that woman are now becoming more social conscious and their role as a mother has helped them to become a part of the bigger society. Kudos to all mothers.. and thanks for sharing this great article..:)
September 17th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
All I can say is that man and woman should be treated fairly… As a man I do respect woman as they are… nice post…
September 17th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Don’t turn down women. ^^
In our time, what men can do, women also can do that.
For me, women are stronger than men.
They can be mother or father of the family, ayt?
Who first to learn house chores? Women.
Who almost to cry when a friend of mine gets hurt? Women. ^^
I love this article.ü
September 17th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Off-Topic: I changed font and size, I think it looks better now
the original layout had even smaller fonts o.O
September 17th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
being a woman needs a lot of effort. I’m a woman already but I dont feel I’m one.. Masarap paren talagang maging teenager! haha!
September 17th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I don’t consider myself as a woman pa coz’ I still feel that I’m a teenager plus I’m too petite & young looking… but yeah, being a woman is really something.
I’m proud to belong in a gender that makes a difference!
Labo ata ng sinabi ko. :P
September 17th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
i agree. people should stop typecasting and stereotyping. DON’T TURN DOWN WOMEN
September 17th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
As a woman we must fight for the right. Women should be treated as what we deserved. Men & Women we’re created equally. Give and take. Nice challenging topic here sis. :-)
September 17th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Women shouldn’t be underestimated because they’ve undergone so much and one of which is when someone’s on the stage of motherhood
September 17th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Yeah, meimei is right!
“In our time, what men can do, women also can do that.” I strongly agree to her.
I like this article, many would be inspired by this line “We should strive to preserve it as such and be reminded that motherhood is a victory unto itself. “. Thanks for sharing this!
September 17th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Casey – this was an excellent article, well said. I am proud to be a Mother and my kids are the most important part of my life. I quit my career to stay home with them for almost 5 years. I still stay home and work at my own business part-time. But, it is my priority to be a Mother and not a career woman. I know I can accomplish anything but to teach my children respect and unconditional love and provide a safe home is my biggest accomplishment. Also, I admire the men who stay home and raise their kids – it takes a lot to set aside your ego and let your partner bring home the bacon.
September 17th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
nicely done sis! now a days no more womens stay in the house mens work, now most of the ladies got their own career and doing better in any fields. But being a mom is the best.
September 18th, 2008 at 12:57 am
i agree
nowadays both side should tolerate more with each other
September 18th, 2008 at 8:43 am
hi.. women today are not far behind with men.. they compete!!
but what my father had taught us is if financially unstable that both requires to work.. the first priority of a woman shud be the haus, children & husband,.. the work comes next in these lines. No matter how great the work of a woman compared to the husband it shud not be defiled.. as long as the husband work and able to put bring fuds on the table everyday. This what matters most, both perform their duties and appreciating the capabilities of each othr.. GOSH!! am i TALKING BOUT MARRIAGE HERE??? Hhahhaa..
That’s all.. if u r still single be on TOP to excellency!1 but if married, learn to humble before ur husband & let him do his part as a husband & father of ur children!!!
September 18th, 2008 at 8:56 am
nicely done :] I enjoyed reading this ..
September 18th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Men should accept the fact that women of today are more competitive and face the challenge more than ever.
I love being a woman and being a mom at the same time. Good thing my hubby supports me all the way.
Nice blog entry mare. Talk to you later!
September 18th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Men are superior in other things, and women are superior in other things.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:18 am
@Jayne I agree with you. They are just certain things than men can’t do and vice versa but I still believe that equality makes this world a better place.
September 18th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
oh i certainly agree to the last statement. I am really thankful because i was born to be a woman because no matter how people look unto us, we still walk with our chins up because we know that we were born, created by God to make life possible on earth..
and gosh, our mother earth is a woman!
September 19th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
I love being a woman. Our generation has really change cause we are no longer confines in our home but we can freely work and do what men can do. All women should be treated fairly by other people just like what they are doing to men.