Showing posts with label Gender roles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gender roles. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Scenario: Don't Let Me Win...
The battle of the sexes. It's a topic that never gets old. Women and men deal with it every day. It's just a natural part of life. Men and women battle it out about any and every thing. I am a proud woman. I can stand independently, take out my own trash and take care of myself. I do not want to change a tire, cut the grass or kill a spider. That's just me. I fully believe in male and female dominant roles. I know what I will and won't do. I am super competitive. I play to win. Always. Even when I'm playing for fun, I'm playing to win. that is the point, correct? But, when it comes to games, actual games, I always play to win.
In the scenario where I am playing a game with a guy, I do not want him to take it easy on me. For what? That would mean that I am weaker, less intelligent than him. That is NEVER the case with me. Yes, I am a woman. I am smart, I am a thinker, I am equal to any man. But, I do not want to be a man. Nor do I believe that I don't need a man. I would feel like a man was coddling me if he LET me win. I'm Kenda. I'm not big on charity or sympathy. I want to earn every win. I want to know that it was my win. That my hard work, my intelligence won the game for me. I like to gloat I can admit that. But, I wouldn't want my guy to give into me on something like a game. He knows it too. I like the thrill of the game. I love the excitement that leads up to a well played victory. Some women may want a man to allow them to win. I'm not that kind of woman. I demand more. I deserve more. I play to win. As does he. And, this is what a healthy competition looks like. What about you guys? Let's dish.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Gender Specific
I believe in traditions. I think some things that are tried and true just work. I am a woman who can take care of herself. I'm independent and I think for myself. But I think I may be a little bit sexist. And, I'm ok with that. Gender specific roles are very real in my life. I think that's ok because it works for me and my life.
I have no problem with taking care of a home. I don't mind cleaning or cooking. I could deal without washing dishes but I don't despise it. I absolutely love doing laundry. These are all duties that traditionally fall under the female umbrella. I'm ok with that. Just don't ask me to cut the grass or do any major lifting. I don't think I'm prissy but I am a girly girl. I'm not big on getting dirty.
I know feminist would look down on my beliefs. But I don't care. I can't even truly pinpoint where this specific line of thinking came from. It def wasn't a part of my home life growing up. It is what I believe and hold true. Traditional gender roles have been around for ages. They have changed throughout the years. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but as for me and my house, it will probably be law. This woman is more than alright with that.
I have no problem with taking care of a home. I don't mind cleaning or cooking. I could deal without washing dishes but I don't despise it. I absolutely love doing laundry. These are all duties that traditionally fall under the female umbrella. I'm ok with that. Just don't ask me to cut the grass or do any major lifting. I don't think I'm prissy but I am a girly girl. I'm not big on getting dirty.
I know feminist would look down on my beliefs. But I don't care. I can't even truly pinpoint where this specific line of thinking came from. It def wasn't a part of my home life growing up. It is what I believe and hold true. Traditional gender roles have been around for ages. They have changed throughout the years. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but as for me and my house, it will probably be law. This woman is more than alright with that.
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