Comments on: International Women’s Day

By: Sarah Carmichael

Sarah Carmichael — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:04:26 +0000

I agree. I do think we can do it all, and I know a lot of women do. I used to be the mother, wife, breadwinner, homemaker, etc, etc… until I lost my job. Now, I am all but one. I realized that I didn’t have to do it all and there is something to be said for dividing up responsibilities – I also think that is more efficient than everyone being responsible for everything.

That is not to say I’d ever fully give up my independence. I have been self-sufficient and I can do it again.

I think it is important that every woman feel free to make the choice that works for her (and her family if she has one). I also believe that what makes people different needs to be valued and incorporated into societal expectations.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:58:26 +0000

All I want in this world…seriously…is to be recognized for what I do on a daily basis. I grew up in a family where there were very traditional male/female roles (Mom was a stay at home Mom, Dad provided). But then I became a very self-sufficient, independent woman who also became the breadwinner in my own family, yet I still carry out the traditional female role. And I do it gladly because I think women have an extremely deep storage of strength. We can do it all — provide emotional and financial security for our families. I’m grateful that I can do it all…but I do like a pat on the back once in awhile.

By: Sarah Carmichael

Sarah Carmichael — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:34:52 +0000

In our lifetime…

Some (women included) would say that women are liberated – at least in Canada. The way I see it, we have a long way to go before we achieve equity among the genders.

By: Lady Mama

Lady Mama — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:28:00 +0000

All of the above! And for me, and you’ve said it here, it’s simply equality. I look forward to the day (though it may not be in my lifetime) that men and women treat each other as equals.