Male occupations

One thing I have noticed while listening to our wonderful guest speakers each class period, is the ongoing theme of women in traditionally male gendered occupations. Each women has commented about how their job has typically been a male job, but it is equally, if not more so, suitable for a woman. I really liked how the speaker Monday commented on the work/life balance that women are able to have as a medical examiner. As women are inclined and expected to do the housework and raise the children, it can be difficult to maintain a career as well.

When the ADA came and spoke, she was a good example of how having a family was hard to do with the demands of being an attorney. I find it very frustrating that although women are allowed to enter the work force in traditionally male gendered occupations, the demand for home life remains the same. I just find myself saying, why do men do this to us? I know not allllll men think that women should do the housework and take care of the children, but deep down because of socially rooted norms and reinforced behaviors, most men do still think this- actually women do too!!!!!! Oh so annoying.

I guess I better get back to the dishes and folding laundry...ugh!