Gender Equality: A Change in Point of View
When I was young, I support gender equality. I believed that women can do what men can. I started doing those jobs considered to be for men only such as carpentry, fixing things, and lifting a gallon of water (to place on a water dispenser).
I also do my mother's tasks when she's not around or when she's tired. I cook and prepare the family's meals, wash the dishes, take care of our pets, clean the house, wash the clothes and do more household tasks that most men (and even women today) avoid doing.
When I was in college, my support for the campaign is still strong. When I travel to the University during peak season, I often stand on the bus because the bus is full. Some gentlemen offer their seats but sometimes I refuse because I want to prove that women can do what men can.
Then I heard the sentiment of my father about gender equality. He said men and women can never be equal. Even by just looking at the physical aspect, the difference is obvious. I was not convinced with his statements and proved to him that he is wrong. I started volunteering when he does manly tasks such as sawing woods, hammering the nails to build something, and carrying heavy materials.
My father probably got convinced that women can do what men can because my mother is a strong woman too. He started letting me do some of his tasks and that continued even today.
It's not a good idea or concept I believed in. My point of view changed because, at an early age, my body is deteriorating fast.
I now believe that women should be given privileges instead of pushing equality. The number of gentlemen reduced exponentially when the campaign on equal rights was on-trend.
Today, every time I ride a bus full of passengers, nobody offers their seat including the men I pass by and look for a while.
I saw a post on social media with a picture of an (old) woman (not certain if she's old) standing on a train. Beside her is a man sitting and acting like nothing's wrong.
Many netizens (mostly female/women) ridiculed the man. The opposite sex rebutted that women pushed for equality. They must know how to be a man or experience the life of a man.
They have a point. I think we should change the term (equality) to a new word that will help men understand the concept.
In my younger years, I remembered how my grandparents and parents scold the young boys and men in the family when they hurt or act rude to any female/woman.
They always remind them that women should be respected and supported. They are weaker than men by nature so they must be protected.
That's all I can share for now. I'll add more when I have proven my point or I see/experience something that can prove my POV.
