People sometimes have certain ideas about women who work. These ideas are called stereotypes. Let’s talk about a few of them:
1. Only Men Should Work: Some people think that only men should have jobs. They believe that women should stay at home. But that’s not true. Women can do any job they want, just like men.
2. Not as Good as Men: Another stereotype is that women are not as good at work as men. People might think men are smarter or better at certain jobs. But that’s not true either. Women can be just as smart and capable as men.
3. Shouldn’t Be Bosses: Some people think that women shouldn’t be in charge or be bosses. They believe that men should be in leadership roles. But women can be great leaders too. They can make important decisions and lead teams just like men.
4. Work and Family Balance: There’s a stereotype that women can’t balance work and taking care of their family. People might think that women can’t do well at work if they have kids. But many women are amazing at managing both their jobs and their families.
5. Choosing Career Over Family: Some people assume that if a woman wants to have a career, she doesn’t want a family. But women can have both. They can have a job they love and a happy family too.
Remember, stereotypes are not always true. Women are capable of doing anything they set their minds to, just like men. It’s important to treat everyone equally and not judge them based on these unfair ideas.
THere are some stereotypes for sure about working women. I love that you’re bringing light to them. It’s important people know that the stereotypes are just that, fake, based on old times and possibly a few bad apples out of a bunch. Not true.
Yes that’s why I shared my experience
What a good article. It’s high time to break and tear down stereotypes of all kind.
Yes. That’s why I shared my own experience
its honestly sad and pathetic that some people actually think that way. I’ve dealt with a lot of stereotypes too, but I’ve also noticed how satisfying it is to hear someone say I can’t do something and then turn around and do it. This is a great article and I love the points you made.
To raise awareness I shared my own experience
Uh, I’m nervous about prejudices about women. Fortunately, I have no people in my environment who have these prejudices. I would do the same as you did – blocking him and forgetting.
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This seems to be pretty accurate. I could not agree more to what you have mentioned. Well, a working woman, ambitious, hard working and loving is the most that I know.
Hi Monidipa once again you’ve nailed it head on. Such a beautiful, simple yet powerful article. It is very unfortunate that women face these issues. But by writing about it, it helps others speak out. I have also faced issues as such. And I cant say it was easy, in fact I wanted to leave my field of work. But then I stood up and decided to be who ai want to be, regardless of immaturity and sexism.
I faced it in personal life… And trust me I hate going to my hometown…
I love that quote. It shows how women are being formed in our daily living.
Great piece- totally time to break down stereotypes. Totally love the art interspersed through this too!
Thanks
I can’t believe there are still people with that mind set nowadays! Most women I know have some of the most challenging jobs in the world (I’m a nurse) and yes, agree with you, we can do whatever we want!
Thank you
Lots of great points in your article, especially the new climate that we are in and what is becoming a movement #MeToo
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Emotional read for me. Though times have changed. Thoughts of men are changing too still this unfortunate reality exists. You have set an example by teaching such small minds a hard lesson.
Thanks but he still is an obnoxious ignorant
It’s too bad that people continue to buy into stereotypes. Beautiful art work with this – really fits the piece.
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I applaud your words! Yes, you show determination and the woman’s path to fulfilling their own career is so hard and there are so many prejudgements and stereotypes is disgusting!! Women shall keep in mind that we need to fight that together, they try to turn us one against the other, but there shouldn’t be competition among women, but solidarity because we all are victims in the disgusting system.
Thank you
In many ways us women are use to debunking myths about us. We have to find a support network and fight to achieve our goals and dreams. I’ve seen so many women in my lifetime achieve success so I remind myself of their wins an fight hard to chart my own path.
Yes. As I said we are worth it.
I really get pissed off when I hear about stereotypes that tend to speak ill about women, and especially working women. But again, it’s so true that they’re taken to be attracting ill attention from men. Very immature,right?
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I couldn’t agree more! Its a pity that even in these times such assumptions and sexism exist, considering how much contribution a woman can make to the economy. It simply says a lot about them. I am glad you got rid of the ‘friend’
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This is such a nice post and I enjoy reading it. I hate some men thinking that a women should stay at home taking care the household chores,the kids and be a wife to their husband. But I proved them wrong because I do believe that woman can be a wife, a mother and of successful career woman at the same time. Woman should be united as one to show them that woman is powerful than what they think.
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You are welcome. Glad you liked it.
Some of the stereotypes actually come from the same people forcing women to be like what they’re implying about. For example, I know an old ex-friend who would always keep her daughters grounded for a lot or no reason, but then criticizes them because they’re too “weak to stand up”. I mean, there’s always a root cause for those stuff.
These people are somehow mentally ill
This is a great article and brilliant of you to raise awareness. It is sad that stereotypes even exist to be honest, why can’t we be who we are and do what we do and that be okay.
What people say about you is their reflection not yours. We can’t change the mentality of people.
Its a great article to raise awareness. I have heard many of these stereotypes but I personally believe each person makes themselves. It is such a sad world where people can not just be themselves without being judged or sterotyped.
The first one hits home. It doesn’t mean that if you are ambitious, you are already scheming and underhanded. You can just be driven, but you are also governed by personal values and abide by your morals.
Wow. You raised so many valid points. I do see so many people being unnecessarily judgemental about career-oriented women. Its 21st century and they seem to be stuck in the stone ages!
That truly is sad that people today would have such an attitude. Each person is different with different aptitudes and abilities. No one should be forced into any kind of work. In addition, the sleeping around comment is awful and ugly. That’s just horrible.
I completely feel you on these points. I went to grad school for journalism and worked afterwards and it was definitely hard as a woman to break some of those stereotypes. I’m happy more and more spotlight is happening in this climate about these injustices.
Even though women have come a long way, this shows there is still a ways to go. When traveling, I try not to impose my viewpoints on other culture. However, I do believe that societies benefit from women’s full participation in them.
It’s great that you shared this post and hope it can enlighten people to start considering women with equality. Times have changed and any stereotype against women isn’t acceptable – be it in the past present or future.
About time !
I have a completely different experience working in the US, but this was very educational. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I also think you are doing something right because people are seeking you out for advice. I also enjoyed the artwork.
Unfortunately prejudice lives but it’s up to us to push back against it.
Agree on this 100%! I am an engineer by training, and I encountered so many stereotypes it was disgusting. Men used to tell me I got good grades because I was pretty. Or that I dressed nicely to get attention. Your post reminded me of a really great commercial put out by Pantene shampoo, that shows men and women doing the exact same thing, but different adjectives are used to describe their actions. Boss vs bossy, persuasive vs. pushy, dedicated vs. selfish, neat vs. vain, smooth vs. show-off. It’s a really great commercial, and one that has stuck with me all these years. Thank you for talking about such an important issue.
Great blog. It’s sad how it’s 2018, and these stereotypes still exist…but they do. We as woman need to stick together and keep our voice strong.
Stereotypes are the most harmful always no matter what these stereotypes are about: working or not people, males or female etc. Having open mind is a key
I feel these stereotypes… Especially the one about women with ambitions. It is such a shame that so many people think like that.
My wife is one of the most ambitious people you will ever meet. She is also of great character. Her actions are almost never questioned by her employer
I love that we live in a time that is recognizing the hurtfulness of stereotypes and breaking them down. I hope things continue to get better from here.
I am glad to have lived in countries where women are not stereotyped and can have whatever career they wish. In my journalism uni there were mostly girls studying, bare any men.
Oh how mean! How could anyone think that? We really should take a united front in breaking these stupid stereotypes.
I feel that any working woman or career-oriented woman each have a personal decision to make in regards to the type of job she will work and the duties it entails. There are undoubtedly many stereotypes in the workplace and often a disparity when it comes to women in the work field.
Women are paid less than men for the same type of job. It’s so sad to see that we are still facing in-equality in today’s world!
In my opinion, these people who often stereotypes means they had personal experience about it (like sleeping with co workers, etc.) which questions their character.
A standing ovation to you really. M too from WB and have faced similar issues everywhere. Right from BTech to PhD I got to hear such brooding comments. If you topped the batch, you get to hear that she mugged it all up, doesnot have a single knowledge blah blah blah,,,, in the workplace too… and where not… we just ignore…. and then I started reflecting…. answering back…. but these guys are like too dumb to understand sarcasm too…. so I just started saying blatantly on face….pointing it out that it is them who are at “trying to take advantage of the situation to get the name without working”… thanks for bringing this up… only on 8th March they seem to respect women and rest 364 days they are just making up for the disrespecting part.
You hit the nail on the head with these stereotypes about working women. I have experienced them before. Sucks that we still have to deal with all these.
I suddenly felt like I want to be the one to break his face! Such a person do exist! Shameless!
More power to you!
I’m sorry that anyone would make you feel so belittled. I’m glad that you had the courage to fight for what you believe is right instead of giving into the stereotype. I’ve been lucky that all of the women I’ve known have been hard workers and some have even been the main bread winner of the family, but that’s not to say that all women are hard workers and also that women aren’t.
so perfectly defined…glad you shared your personal experience with us..seriously do agree with your point everyone should have to take stand for their dreams and all..great work though..