Now it seems that our children are the ones that are being sacrificed. When we denounce our roles as mothers and wives to pursue careers outside the home, we disrupt the family unit. This is not to say that a woman should be denied a career outside the home. I only wish that when one decides to become a mother and a wife, it should be something that is taken seriously and looked upon with respect. By acknowledging the important role a woman plays in her family, we can begin to dispel the idea that the job of a mother and wife puts constraints on her individuality and personal fulfillment. Feminism strongly suggests that males and females are fundamentally the same. Gloria Steinem, who has obviously never taken Bio 100, would insist that there are no differences between men and women. However, it is clear to most that men and women are distinctly different. Why then are we going to extremes to prove otherwise? Women’s recent economic independence is taking its toll on relationships between men and women. The bond between a man and a woman must be based on trust, mutual respect and sacrifice. When we confuse the relationship with arguments on role and gender, we are adding to an already complicated situation. Men admire and respect accomplishment in the workplace. However, when it comes to personal relationships, we must consider a man’s extremely fragile ego. When a woman becomes a competitor in the workplace, it causes tension in the partnership. There is no question wether or not a woman is capable of excelling in her career. She has proven herself worthy time and time again. Why then do we insist on fighting a battle we have clearly already won? This constant name calling and bickering on the part of the feminist is building a barrier between men and women. Instead of focusing on anger and bitterness, why don’t we work together both in the workplace and at home to better society as a whole? We ca...
