Feminine Perspective
In a society where both men and women are free to become whatever they desire there is little reason to think that girls would want to be boys or vice versa. (Text p.115)
In a society where both men and women are free to become whatever they desire there is little reason to think that girls would want to be boys or vice versa. (Text p.115)
I agree with Karen Horney on this point entirely and believe that she would say that I was exactly where I need to be in life. Times have changed since she formulated her perspective and for a while things seemed to have gone to far in one direction, meaning women wanted to have the powers of men, not because it necessarily made them happy but because they were repressed. A woman who enjoyed fulfilling the typical role of wife and mother was, for a while, looked down upon and judged by her working peers. As I said before I believe we have now come full circle and girls are beginning to redefine their roles, and claim the power and prestige of fulfilling the traditional roles.
I am a wife and mother of two. The past seven years have been extremely fulfilling, but very difficult. My former career paled in comparison to the job I now fulfill, and due to the extremely emotional nature of having and raising children it is very easy to loose ones identity in the job. I have taken many steps to ensure that I remain an individual separate from my children and family, and I think this is exactly what Mrs. Horney was talking about.
