My ode to lack of ambition.
Mind you, what I am about to write was spawned from walking in 25 min late to my English class, disgruntled on account of me not being able to find a descent parking space. Anyway, this kind of bullshit landed me an A-, and this is why I have no motivation in school...enjoy
In todays society, people are predominantly categorized by their gender. An ideal "male" would be the hunter/gatherer, and would provide sustenance and means of monitary support. The ideal woman would be a "nurterer" who acts as the archetype feminine figure; nurturing, and taking care of the "household chores." Of only that were the case. Society has put such a stigma on these roles we play, that it is a rarity to see one gender living up to these expectations. So, with that in mind, let's compare Judy Syfers, and Light + Keller, with the concept of males and females being liberated and seeking new ideals.
"I belong to that classification of people known as wives. I am A Wife. And, not altogether incidentally, I am a mother" (Syfers 1). It is quite obvious that Syfers, author of "Why I Want A Wife," is jealous. She feels that women are being misused, and not given any of the respect that they deserve. She feels as if she is missing out on all the positives in life because she is fitting the traditional female role. Syfers makes an extensive list of what a man needs; but in reality, she wants to even out the playing field, and do some role reversal. In response to the given quote, she would welcome, with open arms "the changes in both male and female roles as a liberation from the burdens of traditional masculinity and femininity." After her thourough list of why she wants a wife, Syfers powerfully ends her essay with, "My god, who wouldn't want a wife?" (1) Syfers in a sense has already liberated her mind from the traditional female roles; now all she can do is wait for a physical change to satiate her viewpoints.
When it comes to the essay, "The Traditional Male Role" by Donald Light Jr. and Suzanne Keller, their viewpoint are somewhat similar to those of Judy Syfers. They feel that the roles are somewhat cliched of the gender. However, they flat out describe in depth the roles, the benefits, negatives, and even role conflicts of both male and females; more male than female. They do however talk about how men and women can perform the same exact task, but the men receive more credibility for it (2). Why is that? They feel that "the responsibilities attatched to the male role in America can be a source of great stress and anxiety," (Light + Keller 3) and that sometimes males need a break from that "machism" reality, and have problems that sometimes can't be resolved by a certain pride. Consequently, in accordance to Light and Kellers standpoints on the issue, the would indeed be willing to accept changes in the traditional male and female roles.
Given the viewpoints on an ideal male and female role, the given authors, as well as many neo-non conservatives would be ready and willing for the same sort of "change."
...Pitiful. I want you people to be relentless, and tell me what you think it deserves. Dont criticize my work, just tell me what an appropriate grade would be. Remember, apparently this is A- material.
In todays society, people are predominantly categorized by their gender. An ideal "male" would be the hunter/gatherer, and would provide sustenance and means of monitary support. The ideal woman would be a "nurterer" who acts as the archetype feminine figure; nurturing, and taking care of the "household chores." Of only that were the case. Society has put such a stigma on these roles we play, that it is a rarity to see one gender living up to these expectations. So, with that in mind, let's compare Judy Syfers, and Light + Keller, with the concept of males and females being liberated and seeking new ideals.
"I belong to that classification of people known as wives. I am A Wife. And, not altogether incidentally, I am a mother" (Syfers 1). It is quite obvious that Syfers, author of "Why I Want A Wife," is jealous. She feels that women are being misused, and not given any of the respect that they deserve. She feels as if she is missing out on all the positives in life because she is fitting the traditional female role. Syfers makes an extensive list of what a man needs; but in reality, she wants to even out the playing field, and do some role reversal. In response to the given quote, she would welcome, with open arms "the changes in both male and female roles as a liberation from the burdens of traditional masculinity and femininity." After her thourough list of why she wants a wife, Syfers powerfully ends her essay with, "My god, who wouldn't want a wife?" (1) Syfers in a sense has already liberated her mind from the traditional female roles; now all she can do is wait for a physical change to satiate her viewpoints.
When it comes to the essay, "The Traditional Male Role" by Donald Light Jr. and Suzanne Keller, their viewpoint are somewhat similar to those of Judy Syfers. They feel that the roles are somewhat cliched of the gender. However, they flat out describe in depth the roles, the benefits, negatives, and even role conflicts of both male and females; more male than female. They do however talk about how men and women can perform the same exact task, but the men receive more credibility for it (2). Why is that? They feel that "the responsibilities attatched to the male role in America can be a source of great stress and anxiety," (Light + Keller 3) and that sometimes males need a break from that "machism" reality, and have problems that sometimes can't be resolved by a certain pride. Consequently, in accordance to Light and Kellers standpoints on the issue, the would indeed be willing to accept changes in the traditional male and female roles.
Given the viewpoints on an ideal male and female role, the given authors, as well as many neo-non conservatives would be ready and willing for the same sort of "change."
...Pitiful. I want you people to be relentless, and tell me what you think it deserves. Dont criticize my work, just tell me what an appropriate grade would be. Remember, apparently this is A- material.