We Can!
Women are vulnerable by nature. Emotions influence their actions. It has been known since life began that men are dominant over women, but still they can't live without them. In a conservative culture, women don't have the right to even speak. They are moved around like the pawn on a chessboard.
As Kuwait developed economically, the society became more open to the world. Women got freed from their Abayas and they finally got a chance to be heard. The change wasn't drastic, but it evolved in stages throughout the past years. One of the biggest changes occurred last year when Kuwaiti women were allowed the right to vote and run for the parliament election. It has caused some drama, but change is essential.
Even with such progress in our community some minds never change. I was chatting with one of my close friends this morning and told him that I was psyched to get the Wii. I was going to get it from Virgin Megastore, but he suggested that Hawalli is the place to go because I would get good deals. Just then he tells me that it's a creepy place and once you're in there guys start talking about you and all that - - - -. I told him I've been going to scarier places like garages in the worst parts of Sharjah, whenever my car broke down and I rarely asked for the help of guys at our university. Also, I've been going to places in Hawalli to purchase software and games for my PS2. I don't have a brother to rely on, and my dad passed away last year. It's a great thing that I learned to be independent. My friend tells me then that there are creepy guys who would harass you a lot when you're there. I recall the times I've visited that place in Hawalli and never even passed by people who would dare to make a move on me.
I hate to be stereotyped as the vulnerable lady or let's say, the damsel in distress. If two women have made it as ministers in our government, I don't think I'll be hurt if I walk in a place packed with hungry wolves waiting for a good catch. I know myself better than anyone does and I don't seek attention, therefore I don't give a chance for guys to say whatever they'd want to say.
4 comments:
First of all, you can always rely on me :) If you don't have brothers and your father alah yer7oma passed away, Sal is there! :) oo speaking of those so called "wolves", Mcreemy it's true that you can go there and rely on yourself. However, you ought to be more than careful and cautious because a lot of criminal incidents have happened in the past! Other than that, you can go anywhere you like! One more thing, I have a question for you that is related to such issue! Do you belive that women have the same duties that men have? Also, do you think that women's responsibilites , as a female, has changed in which they HAVE to share such duties with men? Moreoevr, do you also think that eventually men will be the "housewives" in which they care about the home and the childeren? (for the record, i'mnot trying to send a message for you regarding this issue nor stating my point of view! I'm just being curious and want to see your take on such issue :) if you have a slight feeling of not being comfortable about answering such questions, please don't :P) thanks and sorry for the long comment :P
Thanks a lot Sal, of course I'll answer the questions clearly :)
first of all, I believe that men and women share some duties. A woman is able to do a man's job such as mechanics, electrics, plumbing and so on. A man is also able to do the dishes, look after the kids, do laundry, and cook. women's responsibilities as housewives have changed throughout the years. Hiring domestics made living easier. Women changed their lifestyles, some of them even became working moms. I don't think that men should take the role of "housewives" unless they have a source of providing to his family. If I were married, I would like to share my responsibilities with my husband. I'm positive I could do a man's job, but it feels good to find a man standing by me and providing me with a good living.
Thanks for your comment wallah, it's really helpful :)
Thank you for the reply :).
No problem :)
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