It can't be denied that women
hold very important roles in everyone's life. Without women the whole human species would not
exist. It is the women who bear children and give birth. It is the women who
take care and raise their children until they become independent and successful
individuals. However, the role of women has always been endlessly debatable.
Women have been fighting for
gender equality for centuries. They were expected to only stay at home, take
care of the household, raise children, and wait for their husbands. Almost all
societies believed that women were inferior to men. Women were seen as weak,
too emotional, and less competent. It's so sad that there were many parents who
thought, "What is the purpose of giving the girls high education when at
the end of the day they would only be merely housewives?". As a result of that standpoint, many young
women had to give up on their education and buried their dreams. That can't be
considered right, because the truth is women are capable of working and achieve
as well as any men.
Along with developments and
social changes, a lot of women have shown their utmost qualities in various
areas, such as politic, economic, social, and culture. Margaret Thatcher is one
of the proves. Margaret Thatcher was the first woman Prime Minister of United
Kingdom. She is known as the Iron Lady who transformed Britain's economy for
the better. As another example, Megawati Sukarnoputri was Indonesia's first
female president. They have proven that women are capable to be leaders. R. A
Kartini is remembered as the mother of women's emancipation. Women get more
opportunity for educations and careers by virtue of women's emancipation.
Now it's becoming natural for
both women and men to work.
However, in recent
years women and men have switched roles. Traditionally, men work outside the
house as the breadwinner of the family while women stay home and raise
children. The social changes caused many women leaving their house and pursuing
careers. Fewer women staying at home and more women are working. On the other
hand, men take over women's roles as in cleaning the house, cooking, washing
clothes, and taking care of their children.
Women have always played an
important role in many important areas. They hold a key role to create great
human recourses. Women are obligated to manage her household as well as they
have the right to enrich their knowledge and pursue their careers. Many years
ago, women's prospects and contributions to society were limited. There have been huge changes in
terms of gender equality. In present days, women can make a living by going into any career they
want. Even though
women are as capable as men, they should still fulfill their roles by nature.
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