Week 5

How do women feel about chores like putting out the garbage or cutting the grass? Do we as women ignore these chores or feel that they dont fit into what we are "supposed" to do as women? What are the gender roles that women are to pick up, do we feel like were supposed to take care of the kids, cook, keep the house clean and that it. While men are to clean the cars, cut the grass, take out the trash and take care of the pets. Just curious if thats what we all think and if not is it roles that are not necessarily defined but taken. Do women feel they are automatically exempt from certain task because they are women, or how about working in a male dominated environment do the men in that environment treat you as you have to perform certain task while they do th eother more strenuous task because your a woman and they are a man?
I know I work in what is a male dominated field and I get treated like there are certain task that I cannot perform because I am a woman and other task I am expected to know how to do because its a "woman" job.

wk 3 post 2

Just curious who went to see the movie and your thoughts! I think it was a switch from the normal showing because for once all the women seemed to get a hard look at themselves and their emotions. Where they used to carry on as if they didnt care too much. Just wondering what others thought. Lakisha
June 1, 2008 6:51:00 AM PDT

wk 3 post 1

I am going to see Sex in the City movie, I cant wait for it. I was not a huge fan of the show but I did watch it from time to time. I think the movie tells women they can sleep around and not have any regard for how they are viewed. The show's message in my opinion is not a good one for young females because it tells females to use their bodies as an object and they should have no regard for who and how they sleep around. As for the music I listen to, music used to have meaning, I remember listening to oldies as my parents would call them and they would have a strong message on love and loving one another and respecting one another. Most of the music today shows none of that. The music today talks about using ones body as an object and what another person is going to do to it, as well as violence etc. I dont think the music today puts a good message out there for anyone. I was listening to Michael Bastden (for those that know him) on the radio today and he was talking about the movie sex and the city and the messages that are portrayed for boys as well as for girls. Many of his points were valid about educating girls and boys on thier gender roles in society and more so about respecting themselves and their bodies.
May 29, 2008 7:24:00 PM PDT

2nd wk 2 post

Just wanted to make another post on here, I posted my comment before and again it didnt make it to my page, so just checking again. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend and Sex in the City!! I am sure we will have a lot to talk about once watching that movie. Lets see how many connects we can make from our book (smile). Lakisha
May 30, 2008 11:57:00 AM PDT

wk 2

What does our facial and body language say about our personality? Our book uses the term kinesics for face and boy motion. What do we think the thought that our facial expression or body movement told our entire story of what were thinking or feeling. There is one thing to look sad or mad, etc. However think about those who are carrying many many burdens and carrying it all in there face at all times. Women are more likely to make use of kinesics for emotional expression where men are more likely to express agression. What does that say about how men express their emotions and how women express their agression?
May 23, 2008 8:31:00 PM PDT

wk 1 post

I truly believe in the thought that it takes a village to raise a child. And within that village are mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, grandparents and extended family. The term mother is one of uniqueness to me as a mom because it is a bond that no one can take away from you and that person you gave birth to. I believe that at the time of conception you are connected and are a mother. What you do after that point in terms of playing an active role is entirely up to you, however nothing takes away the fact that you gave birth to that child. Mothers instinct is said to kick in and your said to be able to care for this new person that looks to you for everything and when your seen to be doing a good job at that your termed a good mom. Now what's interesting is that for father’s day, I always give my mother a card. For being the mother and the father and with that I mean, the nurturer, the support, the strength and the stability in my life as well as my brother’s life. It’s amazing that women can jump in and play both roles but men cannot, because their gender roles don’t allow them to be soft and nurturing. Not that they don’t try, at least some of them may, but its just something that is not in the genetic make up of a man to be motherly. Or have the gentleness that one gets with the care of their mother. As far as caregiver, I always make sure I take the time out to thank the woman that cares for my son, yes its day care and she is his teacher, but there is a level of compassion that comes from a "true" caregiver that is so easy to go unnoticed. I also thank the other women in my life that are like mothers to me, and its nice because Hallmark has cards that are just for people that are like moms or those that play special parts in the lives of individuals.
May 20, 2008 7:07:00 PM PDT

Practice Post May 13th

I feel sorry for the unborn child as well as the parents. Initially this child is not going to have to worry about anything but as time moves on and the media keeps at it, this childs life will be followed. This child's name, address, school etc will be leaked to the public and they will always want to know what this child is doing etc. I personally think this is going to make the child look at his/her parents in an ill way. I think each person should do their own thing in life but I dont think a man having a baby is sending the correct message to society. All I can say is WHAT'S NEXT??
May 13, 2008 11:50:00 AM PDT