tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991155493341433570.post139705761487226065..comments2024-03-19T00:05:04.230-04:00Comments on Refracted Reflections: Woman, be thyself!Sarah Hasan Alamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15096477082515391089noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991155493341433570.post-39806728316309158032010-08-18T11:48:06.290-04:002010-08-18T11:48:06.290-04:00This is interesting--but not quite sure if I agree...This is interesting--but not quite sure if I agree with you. I do agree that some women work only for superficial things, pocket money etc. But I am not sure if I can be judgmental about that. For, obviously she has the necessary qualifications to get that job. And maybe she is putting that to use. Also I see it from another angle--that of empowerment. I feel very strongly about a woman's financial independence--I feel that gives a woman a lot of confidence--much needed in a society where women are generally subjugated--it is a way of ensuring there is no exploitation.<br />So where do we draw the line--how much money is enough money in today's world/society? Deciding on a certain level of income is sufficient for a family depends on each individual--so isn't it a bit harsh on the career woman?<br />These are some of my thoughts on this--no firm views yet.Vichayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860770503110891764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991155493341433570.post-80268976072307690852008-12-27T13:27:00.000-05:002008-12-27T13:27:00.000-05:00A thought provoking article Sara! Contentment is a...A thought provoking article Sara! Contentment is a very subjective term. The intensity level may vary from individual to individual. In general, "life is not a bed of roses." Unfortunately, the majority of the women don't have a choice to stay home with their kids. Thanks to our wonderful economy! I have seen stay home mothers who assume that their presence is more than enough for the child. Most of the time they are on the phone, busy shopping, socializing, and watching movies. At the same time, an increase in dysfunctional families, suicide rate, disappearance of the moral values, are some of the biggest challenges faced by the western world. I feel one of the major underlying causes, is the type of woman who takes a job not out of necessity; but because she wants to maintain her lavish life style. I think there can be a balance between work and family. It would change the over all quality of family life. <BR/>Just my thoughts!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991155493341433570.post-64556589340966393062008-12-22T11:27:00.000-05:002008-12-22T11:27:00.000-05:00Well said Sarah. Living for "others" is not an eas...Well said Sarah. Living for "others" is not an easy job. But situation in any case gets worse when people start taking one for granted. Time invested with children is precious. <BR/>Only an educated, more privileged and a secure person can say that men don't own this world. But unfortunately we still find many people constructing their daughters for just one purpose in life i.e how to serve men or how to manipulate men to attain success in their lives. <BR/>Thanks Sarah for sharing it with us.Tabindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311180931247961488noreply@blogger.com