Simon Britnell wrote:
> She tells me that what she's decided she really wants to do is "be a
> housewife", but that she feels social pressure to go and "be something".
> I find that interesting given the general complaints I hear are the
> other way around.
Yup. That pressure exists, and is quite strong as well.
We're in a society in flux, and /noone/ can do things 'right'. If she
is a housewife, she's low-status and there will be people thinking she
should 'make something of herself'. If she gets a job, there will be
people who think she should 'look after her husband' - and she might
still be low-status.
Of course, males are no better off. :/
Jenn V.
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