RE: From Big Dreams to Bigger Responsibilities...
There is this African American lady that was trending some days ago because of how robust her cv was. She’s a renowned marketer.
And I thought to myself, most of all this ladies we see as house wives that are graduates, do they really feel fulfilled or is it simply a cultural expectation that women must prioritize keeping the home together, often sacrificing their own dreams and ambitions for the sake of their families?
After seeing your post, I think I’ll say it answered some questions and also brought about more questions to deliberate on but that’ll be some other time..😊
Let’s also look at the part of the men, especially the very successful ones, most of them won’t allow their wives to get to the peak of their career because they see it as something that will distract a lady from her primary duty which involves nurturing and preserving the family.
Hi sbamsoneu,
Thank you so much for your take/questions/opinions on this. To be honest I wasn't planning on writing on this particular topic but one thing led to another... And that's how I landed on this particular issue. By the way, did you read bambuka's comments on this?
https://steemit.com/hive-185836/@bambuka/stup5t
https://steemit.com/hive-185836/@bambuka/stxcre
You will get a new perception on this. It may answer some of your questions.
So far the topic of conversation has led to:
Roles of Men and Women
If you ask for my personal opinion, I believe it’s all about balance. There are undeniably masculine and feminine roles in a household—why deny that? Each has its own strengths, and instead of trying to redefine or swap them entirely, why not embrace and maximize them?
That doesn’t mean rigidity or limitation; rather, it’s about complementing each other’s abilities. Strength doesn’t just mean physical labor, and nurturing isn’t exclusive to women. A well-functioning household is one where responsibilities are shared based on capability, mutual respect, and understanding, rather than just tradition or societal expectations.
At the end of the day, it's not about assigning strict roles but about finding harmony in how things work best for each family.
I hope that helps :)