completely disagree This article is saying it's wrong for women to aspire to *anything* besides being a homemaker. Women shouldn't even learn to sign or play a musical instrument or paint! I don't agree with this at all (and I'm a man). Miryam was a prophet, Devorah was a Judge, the prototypical "Aishet Chayil" in the song actually buys land on her own, and there have been many frum Jewish women over time who have been Torah teachers, professionals, farmers, etc., you name it. It's a complete myth (begun in the 19th century) that women should be only housewives. Before that women engaged in all kinds of professions, doing more or less the same thing men did (which was mainly agriculture and the trades). Anyway, what about women who never have children or whose children are grown? Even the Lubavitcher Rebbe says there's nothing wrong with a woman having a career after her children are grown.
2. YY
2/05/2012
This article is saying it's wrong for women to aspire to *anything* besides being a homemaker. Women shouldn't even learn to sign or play a musical instrument or paint! I don't agree with this at all (and I'm a man). Miryam was a prophet, Devorah was a Judge, the prototypical "Aishet Chayil" in the song actually buys land on her own, and there have been many frum Jewish women over time who have been Torah teachers, professionals, farmers, etc., you name it. It's a complete myth (begun in the 19th century) that women should be only housewives. Before that women engaged in all kinds of professions, doing more or less the same thing men did (which was mainly agriculture and the trades). Anyway, what about women who never have children or whose children are grown? Even the Lubavitcher Rebbe says there's nothing wrong with a woman having a career after her children are grown.
3. yehudit levy
11/13/2008
deeper reasons As a one time professional graphic designer-cum- homemaker who is objectively very good at what I do, it was a lot easier for me to succeed at my profession than it is to be a mother! Mothering is superhuman work that takes a lot more imagination, creativity, lateral thinking, and energy than any full time job: including neurosurgery! Once I realised this, I now put my energy into becoming “successful” at home: happy, healthy, clean and stable kids & husband being the ultimate salary….
4. yehudit levy
11/13/2008
As a one time professional graphic designer-cum- homemaker who is objectively very good at what I do, it was a lot easier for me to succeed at my profession than it is to be a mother! Mothering is superhuman work that takes a lot more imagination, creativity, lateral thinking, and energy than any full time job: including neurosurgery! Once I realised this, I now put my energy into becoming “successful” at home: happy, healthy, clean and stable kids & husband being the ultimate salary….
2/05/2012
completely disagree This article is saying it's wrong for women to aspire to *anything* besides being a homemaker. Women shouldn't even learn to sign or play a musical instrument or paint! I don't agree with this at all (and I'm a man). Miryam was a prophet, Devorah was a Judge, the prototypical "Aishet Chayil" in the song actually buys land on her own, and there have been many frum Jewish women over time who have been Torah teachers, professionals, farmers, etc., you name it. It's a complete myth (begun in the 19th century) that women should be only housewives. Before that women engaged in all kinds of professions, doing more or less the same thing men did (which was mainly agriculture and the trades). Anyway, what about women who never have children or whose children are grown? Even the Lubavitcher Rebbe says there's nothing wrong with a woman having a career after her children are grown.
2/05/2012
This article is saying it's wrong for women to aspire to *anything* besides being a homemaker. Women shouldn't even learn to sign or play a musical instrument or paint! I don't agree with this at all (and I'm a man). Miryam was a prophet, Devorah was a Judge, the prototypical "Aishet Chayil" in the song actually buys land on her own, and there have been many frum Jewish women over time who have been Torah teachers, professionals, farmers, etc., you name it. It's a complete myth (begun in the 19th century) that women should be only housewives. Before that women engaged in all kinds of professions, doing more or less the same thing men did (which was mainly agriculture and the trades). Anyway, what about women who never have children or whose children are grown? Even the Lubavitcher Rebbe says there's nothing wrong with a woman having a career after her children are grown.
11/13/2008
deeper reasons As a one time professional graphic designer-cum- homemaker who is objectively very good at what I do, it was a lot easier for me to succeed at my profession than it is to be a mother! Mothering is superhuman work that takes a lot more imagination, creativity, lateral thinking, and energy than any full time job: including neurosurgery! Once I realised this, I now put my energy into becoming “successful” at home: happy, healthy, clean and stable kids & husband being the ultimate salary….
11/13/2008
As a one time professional graphic designer-cum- homemaker who is objectively very good at what I do, it was a lot easier for me to succeed at my profession than it is to be a mother! Mothering is superhuman work that takes a lot more imagination, creativity, lateral thinking, and energy than any full time job: including neurosurgery! Once I realised this, I now put my energy into becoming “successful” at home: happy, healthy, clean and stable kids & husband being the ultimate salary….