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Thursday, March 10, 2011
My Little Girls are Learning :)
I am back! And this time, I am calling out to all the young ladies out there who dare to learn and master the art of wisdom. Before as you all should know, school would only admit male students in. This idea was not very appealing to us, yet we had no choice but to accept. Listen up for some great news!
I had just been informed that girls are being welcomed into state-financed primary schools! You may wonder why girls are being admited in. It is said that some government officials believe it is important to personal and social improvement. So for those of you who had always dreamt of learning, this is your chance! Follow your passions and apply to school! Yes, it is true that girls get a lesser education than boys, but I believe something is definitely better than nothing at all.
If interested in applying for school, here's some key points that might be useful:
1. Sexes are usually always separated from each other.
2. Girls do not learn math or science.
3. Girls tend to be taught sewing, washing, ironing, and cooking.
4. Schools stress hard work, thrift, sobriety, discipline, spruceness, and respect for family.
Please don't be discouraged that we learn less subjects from the boys. It is meant this way. Women should always be conscious of inferiority. Remember, men view weakness as something attractive. They frown upon audacity and women who are self-spoken. There is, indeed, something unfeminine in independence.
So girls, please attend this wonderful opportunity! If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to comment on this post!
SANFORD OUT
I had just been informed that girls are being welcomed into state-financed primary schools! You may wonder why girls are being admited in. It is said that some government officials believe it is important to personal and social improvement. So for those of you who had always dreamt of learning, this is your chance! Follow your passions and apply to school! Yes, it is true that girls get a lesser education than boys, but I believe something is definitely better than nothing at all.
If interested in applying for school, here's some key points that might be useful:
1. Sexes are usually always separated from each other.
2. Girls do not learn math or science.
3. Girls tend to be taught sewing, washing, ironing, and cooking.
4. Schools stress hard work, thrift, sobriety, discipline, spruceness, and respect for family.
Please don't be discouraged that we learn less subjects from the boys. It is meant this way. Women should always be conscious of inferiority. Remember, men view weakness as something attractive. They frown upon audacity and women who are self-spoken. There is, indeed, something unfeminine in independence.
So girls, please attend this wonderful opportunity! If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to comment on this post!
SANFORD OUT
Care for some Job Openings, Anyone?
Elizabeth Poole Sanford back again! So I just came back from a little lunch with my close friends, and I could not believe what occupations they have all pursed! They've all become teachers! My, I never thought this day would come. Good gracious, excuse me for my over-excitement.
Please, do let me explain why I am just so astounded to hear this good news. I always thought that, we, as women, would never see the day in which we would become anything other than just housewives. But no, here I am, witnessing the greatest moment in my life! I'm just so blessed. My friends explained to me that being a teacher should be "a natural role" for women because of the tendencies we have to be caretakers and nurturers. They are able to go through teacher training courses to comprehend the gist of instucting. With that, they also earn a salary!! This is too much for me to handle, my dear readers. I love seeing my peers acting the amazon, and this, this brings tears to my eyes.
Another thing I had to bring up deals with my former friend, Barbara Bodichon. She mastered a feat many of us can only dream of. It was said Barbara established her very own school, specially designed for females. It teaches good morals and trains girls to be economically independent. This sounds fabulous to me, though a little bit on the wild side. Of course we all know women can not be entirely independent!
SANFORD OUT
Below is a picture of Ms. Bodichon, a truly inspirational woman :)
Please, do let me explain why I am just so astounded to hear this good news. I always thought that, we, as women, would never see the day in which we would become anything other than just housewives. But no, here I am, witnessing the greatest moment in my life! I'm just so blessed. My friends explained to me that being a teacher should be "a natural role" for women because of the tendencies we have to be caretakers and nurturers. They are able to go through teacher training courses to comprehend the gist of instucting. With that, they also earn a salary!! This is too much for me to handle, my dear readers. I love seeing my peers acting the amazon, and this, this brings tears to my eyes.
Another thing I had to bring up deals with my former friend, Barbara Bodichon. She mastered a feat many of us can only dream of. It was said Barbara established her very own school, specially designed for females. It teaches good morals and trains girls to be economically independent. This sounds fabulous to me, though a little bit on the wild side. Of course we all know women can not be entirely independent!
SANFORD OUT
Below is a picture of Ms. Bodichon, a truly inspirational woman :)
GGGOOOAAAALLLL!
My fellow supporters! Hello, I am back and I have great updates that would surely please everyone to their inner souls! As you all know, women have been looked down upon for centuries. My goal was to have women show their dependence on men, but also to earn women some say in society and guess what? That has been implemented (well, at least to a degree).
This new era has brought forth the idea of mass leisure in which both men AND women can take pleasure from! It is most wonderful :) With new technology ad better forms of entertainment, we have entered a time where both sexes can enjoy life. For example, the newly opened music and dance halls are created so both genders should attend. I could not believe my ears when I heard women could now enter these sacred halls! I do wonder how it would be like...i mean not to be carried away ehem.. Now now, my female acquaintances, I had just shown too much eagerness and want for independence. I advise you, that is not wise, and I'm truly ashamed by my actions.
Moving on, sports are also beginning to open up to women as well. I am truly grateful for this because we do need our exercise but only to an extent. Too much rugged and strenuous activity can take a toll on our sex, I dare say. But no matter, I am content croquet and lawn tennis is suitable for us.
Well I have reached an end to my news update! Ladies, be happy we are represented in this masculine world of ours! Until my next post, happy reading!
SANFORD OUT
This new era has brought forth the idea of mass leisure in which both men AND women can take pleasure from! It is most wonderful :) With new technology ad better forms of entertainment, we have entered a time where both sexes can enjoy life. For example, the newly opened music and dance halls are created so both genders should attend. I could not believe my ears when I heard women could now enter these sacred halls! I do wonder how it would be like...i mean not to be carried away ehem.. Now now, my female acquaintances, I had just shown too much eagerness and want for independence. I advise you, that is not wise, and I'm truly ashamed by my actions.
Moving on, sports are also beginning to open up to women as well. I am truly grateful for this because we do need our exercise but only to an extent. Too much rugged and strenuous activity can take a toll on our sex, I dare say. But no matter, I am content croquet and lawn tennis is suitable for us.
Well I have reached an end to my news update! Ladies, be happy we are represented in this masculine world of ours! Until my next post, happy reading!
SANFORD OUT
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
EXTRA! EXTRA! : The Happy Woman? Not Even!
My fellow European women! How are you lately? Well never mind that, I'm here to discuss the ideas of the "new woman" in our middle class society. Now I know I advocate women as the lesser sex and all, but the concept of us being the caring mother and wife isn't some easy task we can just take on! We already have so much on our hands. The caring of the household, the children, the cooking, the cleaning, that, my fellow ladies, that is all US! And what I absolutely loathe is how men are covering up our hard work by making us act as an "idle" wife. This is no easy task! We strain ourselves to the limit and this is what we get in return? False identity?! My husband, thankfully, knows I appreciate the hard-earned money he makes out there. Therefore, I don't have to put on a show of maintaing HIS status. But my other fellow female companions...they are the ones suffering.
I know what you all may be thinking. "Wow, this lady is a hypocrite." "Wasn't she the one who wanted us to let out our opinions in an unassuming manner?" Yes, those were my words and thoughts. But, I feel this situation had really just gone too far. My poor friends...they're in agony right now. They constantly have to work hard to keep the appearance of a well kept household with no reward. Nothing.
Everyone out there: I would like your opinions. What do you think of this? Do you think I'm being rational? Reply to me to tell me your opinions! I'm always open for a discussion. :)
SANFORD OUT
I know what you all may be thinking. "Wow, this lady is a hypocrite." "Wasn't she the one who wanted us to let out our opinions in an unassuming manner?" Yes, those were my words and thoughts. But, I feel this situation had really just gone too far. My poor friends...they're in agony right now. They constantly have to work hard to keep the appearance of a well kept household with no reward. Nothing.
Everyone out there: I would like your opinions. What do you think of this? Do you think I'm being rational? Reply to me to tell me your opinions! I'm always open for a discussion. :)
SANFORD OUT
Sunday, March 6, 2011
All About Me
Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth Poole Sanford but some of my closer friends may know me as Mrs. John Sanford. I am born in the year 1797 and I am currently married to my beloved husband, John Sanford. I am the proud author of Woman in Her Social and Domestic Character which was finished in the year 1842. I live in the time period where industrialization had taken a toll and gender-based social roles were customary. During these times, men were supposedly the wage earners and women were to stay at home and take care of the children and household. I greatly support women's rights but I try to do so in a very conservative and passive fashion. Sentiment for women during my time went through drastic change.
My life was surrounded by new beliefs that featured middle-class woman as a nurturing mother and wife. However, I rarely saw women practice this new supposition. I would see my close friends act outside as the "idle" wife. They would put on a facade to trick viewers from the outside that they were living happy, carefree lives. In fact, they suffered greatly. Women never gained any benefits or pay. They would have to work diligently to maintain their status as the "female" in the relationship and to portray a well-kept household. I would see this happen, and as a women's right activist, I knew something had to be done. Thus, I went out and advocated the idea of a dependent woman to get men to see that we do appreciate them. I didn't want men believing that we take them for granted so I chose my words carefully. I said that women know their role in society, but we are striving to find a better lifestyle. We know we're the lesser sex, but is it so wrong to improve our stature?
For those who do not really know me, I am most famous for my advice to middle class women on their proper role and behavior in society. Throughout my whole lifetime, I would hear men despise my ideas which indirectly portray women acting the amazon (yes, my own words). In fact, I really advocate the idea that women should understand that they are the weaker vessel in the relationship between man and woman. I spent the duration of my life conveying this thought to both sexes alike. Women should do what she can, but still be conscious of inferiority and thus be grateful for support. We should still show our consciousness of dependence. As a result, we receive honor from our male superiors. Our weakness would therefore be an attraction, not a blemish. In this manner, women will still make a stand to show that they are someone in society yet also take part in the family household. Can a man really dominate his family on his own? I think not. Women are here to support men by taking on the role of a housewife. We are also a part of society, a part that is required for the world to go on.
My life was surrounded by new beliefs that featured middle-class woman as a nurturing mother and wife. However, I rarely saw women practice this new supposition. I would see my close friends act outside as the "idle" wife. They would put on a facade to trick viewers from the outside that they were living happy, carefree lives. In fact, they suffered greatly. Women never gained any benefits or pay. They would have to work diligently to maintain their status as the "female" in the relationship and to portray a well-kept household. I would see this happen, and as a women's right activist, I knew something had to be done. Thus, I went out and advocated the idea of a dependent woman to get men to see that we do appreciate them. I didn't want men believing that we take them for granted so I chose my words carefully. I said that women know their role in society, but we are striving to find a better lifestyle. We know we're the lesser sex, but is it so wrong to improve our stature?
For those who do not really know me, I am most famous for my advice to middle class women on their proper role and behavior in society. Throughout my whole lifetime, I would hear men despise my ideas which indirectly portray women acting the amazon (yes, my own words). In fact, I really advocate the idea that women should understand that they are the weaker vessel in the relationship between man and woman. I spent the duration of my life conveying this thought to both sexes alike. Women should do what she can, but still be conscious of inferiority and thus be grateful for support. We should still show our consciousness of dependence. As a result, we receive honor from our male superiors. Our weakness would therefore be an attraction, not a blemish. In this manner, women will still make a stand to show that they are someone in society yet also take part in the family household. Can a man really dominate his family on his own? I think not. Women are here to support men by taking on the role of a housewife. We are also a part of society, a part that is required for the world to go on.
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