TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
week#5 post
Men in Asia, Middle East and some other countries are still considerd the breadwinners and the heads of the family.Women usually stay home have a luxurios life of taking care of themselves,going to the spas and beauty parlours in order to look nice and fresh when the husbands come home, they recieve them with a fresh,healthy and good looking smile. They have the nannies for the children, cooks and servants to do the other jobs, so these ladies do not mind that they are not treated equally.This does not mean that there husbands ill-treat them, as a matter of fact they are much more relaxed as a family. Actually men have more responsibilities than women in these countries and that is why they are treated as kings. As mentioned in Wood's pg.104" Men's rights groups want men to regain their rightful places as heads of families and unquestioned authorities. At the same time,they think their superiorty to women should not be tied to the breadwinner role as a particular facet of traditional manhood".
POSTED BY ANJUM R AT 11:05 AM 0 COMMENTS
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Week #2/3 Post
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008
Week # 3
I have read an article about gender equality in Southern Africa.The article is from AllAfrica.com, it is titled "Southern Africa: SADC Leaders Urged to Sign Into Gender Protocol" and it is written by Thato Chwaane on May 26,2008.
They are trying to get the heads of states to sign the South African Devolopment Community Protocol on Gender and Development. They are moving for a stronger female presence in the governments,rights concerning marital rape,minimum mariage ages,marginalized and vulnereable groups, cohabitating couples, and so on. They would like constitutional changes specifying these rights, so that the rights are upheld to the fullest extent.
POSTED BY ANJUM R AT 7:08 PM 0 COMMENT
Week # 3
I have read an article about gender equality in Southern Africa.The article is from AllAfrica.com, it is titled "Southern Africa: SADC Leaders Urged to Sign Into Gender Protocol" and it is written by Thato Chwaane on May 26,2008.
They are trying to get the heads of states to sign the South African Devolopment Community Protocol on Gender and Development. They are moving for a stronger female presence in the governments,rights concerning marital rape,minimum mariage ages,marginalized and vulnereable groups, cohabitating couples, and so on. They would like constitutional changes specifying these rights, so that the rights are upheld to the fullest extent.
POSTED BY ANJUM R AT 7:08 PM 0 COMMENT
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Post Week #7
Good and healthy childcare is the biggest challenge in our gendered society. It is very rare that mothers stay home and take care of their children any more, these young kids are so much influenced by their care takers, for instance the care taker's language, their day to day behavior, their daily routine, etc. I know couple of our friend's they have nannies from different parts of the world and it is amazing how fast these kids are learning their languages and their rituals. These kids imitate the nannies language,they prefer and enjoy nannie's food as well as their own food which is really cool, they are getting exposed to all different cultures, but at the same time do you think they are deprived of their own family traditions? I guess some parents believe in giving quality time rather than giving quantity time to their children. Our children are our future, we hope they get the best of the care, does not matter from whom they get the loving care.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
reply to sireen's post
Response to Sireen's Post.
It was very interesting research of abortion laws.There are so many issues involved in abortion cases and one should look thoroughly before making any decisions. At least in this country most of the women do not feel ashamed they go to pre-natal clinics and hospitals,where they can get proper medical service,especially if the mother is Rh-, she has to get an injection of Rho(D) immune globulin shot for health resons. In some parts of the world the girls are still so scared of their culture and family that they hide and end up in health problems.
June 19, 2008 9:24 AM
It was very interesting research of abortion laws.There are so many issues involved in abortion cases and one should look thoroughly before making any decisions. At least in this country most of the women do not feel ashamed they go to pre-natal clinics and hospitals,where they can get proper medical service,especially if the mother is Rh-, she has to get an injection of Rho(D) immune globulin shot for health resons. In some parts of the world the girls are still so scared of their culture and family that they hide and end up in health problems.
June 19, 2008 9:24 AM
Week6 reply to post.
Resonse to Trish's Post.
"equal treatment" for women, it sounds too good to be true.It seems to me the women's rights are working but still it is going to take a while for men to realize the reality that women are advancing and they should be treated equally.All though some men are really good and share their burden of work to make the family and the society happy.
June 19, 2008 8:19 AM
"equal treatment" for women, it sounds too good to be true.It seems to me the women's rights are working but still it is going to take a while for men to realize the reality that women are advancing and they should be treated equally.All though some men are really good and share their burden of work to make the family and the society happy.
June 19, 2008 8:19 AM
Reply to Prof.M
Igrew up in different country, we did not have the T.V.till later and I do not remember watching cartoons when I was growing up.Now my kids are older, so I hardly watch any cartoons with a full-time job and school and another part-time job there is hardly any time left for T.V.
Kids these days are very smart, they pick very fast on every little detail especially the bad things and odd things, so the best thing is to watch them what programs they are seeing on T.V.
June 19, 2008 7:58:00 AM PDT
Kids these days are very smart, they pick very fast on every little detail especially the bad things and odd things, so the best thing is to watch them what programs they are seeing on T.V.
June 19, 2008 7:58:00 AM PDT
week6 respnse to Daphne
Anjum R said...
Response to daphne's Post.
Times are changing men and women both have very challenging professionals these days, there is nothing wrong if the men stay home and do all the household chores and take care of the family. I know of my doctor friend who is the sole bread winner and her husband enjoys being at home, does all the work like cooking,cleaning,etc.
June 19, 2008 9:37 AM
Response to daphne's Post.
Times are changing men and women both have very challenging professionals these days, there is nothing wrong if the men stay home and do all the household chores and take care of the family. I know of my doctor friend who is the sole bread winner and her husband enjoys being at home, does all the work like cooking,cleaning,etc.
June 19, 2008 9:37 AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Week6 response to Jennifer's post
Response to Jennifer's week #6 post.
It is very disgusting to read about female genital mutilation still going on in some parts of the world, but I think it is rarely done anymore, it is the media which makes a big propaganda if they see something which can attract people's attention.I certainly believe in preventing this happening and support the groups like WHO.
June 18, 2008 11:19 AM
It is very disgusting to read about female genital mutilation still going on in some parts of the world, but I think it is rarely done anymore, it is the media which makes a big propaganda if they see something which can attract people's attention.I certainly believe in preventing this happening and support the groups like WHO.
June 18, 2008 11:19 AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Week #6 Post
Why women have to choose a career on the basis of planning there future family? It seems to me women try to select a profession like teaching so that they will have same hours and holidays as their kids wiil be,in order to raise them well. My niece chose to be a E.R. doctor verses private practice, so she can have flexible hours.I wonder if one of these days men will start thinking in that direction, because more and more women are making higher than men these days.Wood's p314 "As women and men,you can affect what society expects of and admires in each sex".
Week # 6 Post
Response to Rachel's post.6/17/08.
The society seems to be a little bit better over here in U.S. as compare to other parts of the world , I have travelled in Asian countries where people really stare at any one who looks different than normal male or females,it is very uncomfortable to deal with that siuation. We should really respect each other's feelings. Wood's p314," As women and men,you can affect what society expects of and admires in each sex".
The society seems to be a little bit better over here in U.S. as compare to other parts of the world , I have travelled in Asian countries where people really stare at any one who looks different than normal male or females,it is very uncomfortable to deal with that siuation. We should really respect each other's feelings. Wood's p314," As women and men,you can affect what society expects of and admires in each sex".
Thursday, June 12, 2008
week #5
Anjum R said...
Response to Sireen's post
As I have mentioned in my previous post, I have read an article in a magazine called Science Daily 05/2008.It talks about how being an enterpreneur is percieved as a male dominated career. This perception leads to less women and more men to go into the field, despite the fact that some of the attributes needed as an enterpreneur are typical female qualities,such as caring and nurturing, building relationships with others, and humility. As aresult of societal stereotypes and expectations, however,men are more likely to go into the field.
Response to Sireen's post
As I have mentioned in my previous post, I have read an article in a magazine called Science Daily 05/2008.It talks about how being an enterpreneur is percieved as a male dominated career. This perception leads to less women and more men to go into the field, despite the fact that some of the attributes needed as an enterpreneur are typical female qualities,such as caring and nurturing, building relationships with others, and humility. As aresult of societal stereotypes and expectations, however,men are more likely to go into the field.
Response to Trish's Post Week 5.
In our culture names are given after checking out if they have good meanings attached to them,so the first, middle and the last names would have some kind of combined meaning.Some women either keep their maiden name plus the husband's first or the last name attached or some do not change at all. The issue comes when the children are born and they have to have the father's last name.It is much easier to identify the baby at the hospital by the mom's full name, if it is different than the father's last name it is a hassel to change or to give baby along name.
In our culture names are given after checking out if they have good meanings attached to them,so the first, middle and the last names would have some kind of combined meaning.Some women either keep their maiden name plus the husband's first or the last name attached or some do not change at all. The issue comes when the children are born and they have to have the father's last name.It is much easier to identify the baby at the hospital by the mom's full name, if it is different than the father's last name it is a hassel to change or to give baby along name.
response to Zulma's post week 5
Zulma,I know exactly how you are feeling about sending your child away to school,I had the same feelings when my two kids went to the college,I happen to be close by so I still felt better that I cooked for them over the week-ends.My role as a mother is still there because you worry for them, especially I was more worried about my daughter's safety at school as compared to my son.I still believe in that men are more stroger than womenvpkuywsaZulma,I know exactly how you are feeling about sending your child away to school,I had the same feelings when my two kids went to the college,I happen to be close by so I still felt better that I cooked for them over the week-ends.My role as a mother is still there because you worry for them, especially I was more worried about my daughter's safety at school as compared to my son.I still believe in that men are more stroger than women.
June 12, 2008 4:27 AM
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June 12, 2008 4:27 AM
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
week#5 post
Men in Asia, Middle East and some other countries are still considerd the breadwinners and the heads of the family.Women usually stay home have a luxurios life of taking care of themselves,going to the spas and beauty parlours in order to look nice and fresh when the husbands come home, they recieve them with a fresh,healthy and good looking smile. They have the nannies for the children, cooks and servants to do the other jobs, so these ladies do not mind that they are not treated equally.This does not mean that there husbands ill-treat them, as a matter of fact they are much more relaxed as a family. Actually men have more responsibilities than women in these countries and that is why they are treated as kings. As mentioned in Wood's pg.104" Men's rights groups want men to regain their rightful places as heads of families and unquestioned authorities. At the same time,they think their superiorty to women should not be tied to the breadwinner role as a particular facet of traditional manhood".
Friday, June 6, 2008
Jennifer post comment
Hi, Jennifer your post reminded me of one of my co-worker, who is about 75 years old used to be very shy and conservative, she met a nice older gentleman at her church ,she tells us all the stories about how nice of a relationship she has with this man, which is developing into a romantic relationship.That shows that there is always a chance of freindship moving into romance.
June 6, 2Hi, Jennifer your post reminded me of one of my co-worker, who is about 75 years old used to be very shy and conservative, she met a nice older gentleman at her church ,she tells us all the stories about how nice of a relationship she has with this man, which is developing into a romantic relationship.That shows that there is always a chance of freindship moving into romance.
June 6, 2
June 6, 2Hi, Jennifer your post reminded me of one of my co-worker, who is about 75 years old used to be very shy and conservative, she met a nice older gentleman at her church ,she tells us all the stories about how nice of a relationship she has with this man, which is developing into a romantic relationship.That shows that there is always a chance of freindship moving into romance.
June 6, 2
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Comments on Britt's post
Your comments also reflecting the gendered styles of friendships pg. 213,Wood's,both men and women have close friends,they could be very precious for all different reasons and ways for each other,as you said differeYour comments also reflecting the gendered styles of friendships pg. 213,Wood's,both men and women have close friends,they could be very precious for all different reasons and ways for each other,as you said different topics can be shared with different friendsnt topics can be shared with different friends
reply to Daphne's post
Daphne It was interestng to see someone else had the same scenario in picking up the courses after high school,I wanted to take science courses but my family insisted on home-economics.As mentioned in Wood's pg.192gendered education around the globe. Population Action International have
found significant differences in the education of males and females in 50 countries.
found significant differences in the education of males and females in 50 countries.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
week 4 post
The expressions of the friendships greatly differ in men and women. Men seems to keep their emotions inside,they deffinitely care for the other person, but get confused how to express it ,whereas women are kind of opposite of that and express their feelings either aggresivelely or try to talk in an organized patttern.As noted in wood's,pg.213, Paul Wright pointed to interaction style. He noted that women engage face to face,wheras men usually interact side by side. Wright further suggested that men give more importance to do things together,verses women put more emphasis on tlking and being togher. It's the mother's nature that women are more caring,nurturing,passionate and express their love more often than men.
Woman have a tendeccy of talking or I should say a great quality of conversing which sometimes resolve a lot of problems especially in husband and wife relationship.Even just think of asking directions on the road if lost,and in the store to find things women ask for help rightaway verses men they waste their time getting lost, but they think they will eventually do it themselves.
Woman have a tendeccy of talking or I should say a great quality of conversing which sometimes resolve a lot of problems especially in husband and wife relationship.Even just think of asking directions on the road if lost,and in the store to find things women ask for help rightaway verses men they waste their time getting lost, but they think they will eventually do it themselves.
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