You are very idealistic when it comes to the subject of families aren't you?
Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that most people are pretty selfish. If you don't believe me, just ask anyone who has relatives in their 80's and 90's. You'll find that the elderly become the sole responsibility of one sibling, while the rest of them go merrily about their business living their lives. They have no time, you see. They are busy. But they will find time to show up when the will is read to see what they were left. And none of them seem to be bothered by the fact that they shoved the total responsibility for elder care off on their brother or sister.
So if you think that the "family" of an unmarried woman would be willing to support her for the rest of her life because she didn't catch a husband -- you are sadly mistaken. I have seen women become resentful when their husband slips a few dollars to their widowed mother. They are not going to let their husband support his sister until the day she dies. It isn't going to happen in the real world. And you're forgetting parents don't live forever.
Insofar as the dual personality of woman at work -- does it matter? Unless you are working side by side in the same environment -- how exactly does it affect you? Unless she brings it home, which, she probably won't if she's in STEM -- it's only a problem if you make it one.
Insofar as business -- well, look at Trump's daughter Ivanka. She's certainly very feminine and from all appearances, content to be a wife and mother in addition to her business role.
Insofar as voting -- you're putting me on now aren't you? That's almost "Archie Bunker" and he was a parody. A lot of women vote for foolish things. A lot of men vote for foolish things too.
I could personally introduce you to this liberal fellow I've known for 45 years who hasn't voted sensibiy in the entire time I've known him. You'd like my voting record better I assure you.
I'll agree that the pendulum has swung too far to the left and things are totally unbalanced in many areas. However, I still think a woman needs an education.
I can only go on my own experiences. My husband and I are what you' d term "complementary opposites". Between the two of us, we pretty much have a combined skill set of anything one would need to successfully bring a project to conclusion. And these qualities are not necessarily all traditionally male or female. For example, he is absolutely incredible in his own very specialized profession, but wasn't interested in the intricacies of running a business. Nor was he aware of any pitfalls in the business end of his profession.
On the other hand, it turned out that although I had no formal training for it -- I took to business like a duck to water. I handled all the business aspects for him so he didn't have to be bothered by something which, took time away from his true vocation. He was far happier not to have to bother with stuff he considered superfluous to what he loved which was his actual profession .
My husband has often said that he valued my intelligence above all. Helping him to focus on his dream could not have been accomplished had I been a brainless dolt.
The answer lies between the two extremes. And in any marriage, a couple has to find what works for them. It might turn out to something totally unconventional -- but if it succeeds - that'a all that matters.
You are very idealistic when it comes to the subject of families aren't you?
Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that most people are pretty selfish. If you don't believe me, just ask anyone who has relatives in their 80's and 90's. You'll find that the elderly become the sole responsibility of one sibling, while the rest of them go merrily about their business living their lives. They have no time, you see. They are busy. But they will find time to show up when the will is read to see what they were left. And none of them seem to be bothered by the fact that they shoved the total responsibility for elder care off on their brother or sister.
So if you think that the "family" of an unmarried woman would be willing to support her for the rest of her life because she didn't catch a husband -- you are sadly mistaken. I have seen women become resentful when their husband slips a few dollars to their widowed mother. They are not going to let their husband support his sister until the day she dies. It isn't going to happen in the real world. And you're forgetting parents don't live forever.
Insofar as the dual personality of woman at work -- does it matter? Unless you are working side by side in the same environment -- how exactly does it affect you? Unless she brings it home, which, she probably won't if she's in STEM -- it's only a problem if you make it one.
Insofar as business -- well, look at Trump's daughter Ivanka. She's certainly very feminine and from all appearances, content to be a wife and mother in addition to her business role.
Insofar as voting -- you're putting me on now aren't you? That's almost "Archie Bunker" and he was a parody. A lot of women vote for foolish things. A lot of men vote for foolish things too.
I could personally introduce you to this liberal fellow I've known for 45 years who hasn't voted sensibiy in the entire time I've known him. You'd like my voting record better I assure you.
I'll agree that the pendulum has swung too far to the left and things are totally unbalanced in many areas. However, I still think a woman needs an education.
I can only go on my own experiences. My husband and I are what you' d term "complementary opposites". Between the two of us, we pretty much have a combined skill set of anything one would need to successfully bring a project to conclusion. And these qualities are not necessarily all traditionally male or female. For example, he is absolutely incredible in his own very specialized profession, but wasn't interested in the intricacies of running a business. Nor was he aware of any pitfalls in the business end of his profession.
On the other hand, it turned out that although I had no formal training for it -- I took to business like a duck to water. I handled all the business aspects for him so he didn't have to be bothered by something which, took time away from his true vocation. He was far happier not to have to bother with stuff he considered superfluous to what he loved which was his actual profession .
My husband has often said that he valued my intelligence above all. Helping him to focus on his dream could not have been accomplished had I been a brainless dolt.
The answer lies between the two extremes. And in any marriage, a couple has to find what works for them. It might turn out to something totally unconventional -- but if it succeeds - that'a all that matters.