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[quote=Anonymous]Didn't read through the 12 pages. But just wanted to chime in and say that I come from Pakistani immigrants. OP's view of Pakistan is over generalized (my first female cousins come from hard working middle class families that went to government schools and somehow landed in amazing medical schools like DOW. Some are practicing medicine in Karachi, while another is applying for residencies in America). Sure, there is a 1%, whose life consists of waiting to see what Sana Safinaz's new line of lawn clothes looks like. But that's not the rest of Pakistan. Not the Pakistan I grew up with.

OP, I don't think you understand that most women work because they HAVE TO. They do it for their kids. If I had the choice, I would be home with my son. I missed his first crawl, his first word, all while I'm at work sneaking in two 20 minute pump breaks so my child could have enough food for the next day. I've been the sole breadwinner in my family while my husband finishes up a fellowship. I pay the bills, I take care of our kids, I cook/clean, and hope that there is 15 minutes left in the day so I could take a shower. So do I envy SAHM sometimes? Sure. Do I feel fulfilled with the work I'm doing out of the house, but still thinking about everything that needs to be done in the house? No, not really. [/quote]

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