Ok so I failed this class..
Having a "discussion" with yet another fine example of the male gender this morning, I was told to "know my role", and also that I needed to have duct tape over my mouth and "corner time".
lol Now I laugh at this only for the simple reason that thinking like that is barbaric. This fine "gentleman" forgot the one most important fact in a relationship.. respect.
Relationships are not bullying. But do men even know their role anymore????
Now, as outdated as my thinking is, I do know my place. If I am in a committed relationship I feel the man is the "head" of my household. If he goes out to work 8 hours a day, yes, my job is to keep the house and kids, and out of respect for him I would have his dinner ready at a reasonable time..
Now this does not mean that if dinner isnt ready at 5, or the dishes arent done.. it gives him the right to lay his hands on me. NO..
I do believe that the "women's movement" has left most men complacent. They have resigned themselves that women will "do it all" and they have become stagnant in their role in society. They now are not the main bread winner.. they are no longer the main "protector"..
We women, in our attempt to be independent and succeed, and even get a few of the equalities, have taken away what gives many their "identity" so to speak.
We have taken away their basic need to protect and provide.. why bother?? the women will do it..
Old fashioned yes.. but I miss the days when men were men, women were women, and they respected each other for it...
I wonder.. What would happen if men took claim to that role again.. took a stand.. claimed their rightful role in the family status??
Could this change in "status" also explain the increase in "deadbeat" dads?? yes i know some are women but... you know what im saying..
