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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][i]I feel like women do get the short end of the stick at times but ultimately I think women are stronger and can handle a lot more than men. I juggle working and parenting better than my husband and I've adapted to parenthood better. He's a good guy and I love him and all, but damn. [/i]

11:45, come on!  Women develop these traits because society expects them to do so.  I love my hubby, he is a good guy, but he is also a product of white male privilege as is every white male in our society.  Some fare better than others because of class, but they still accrue privileges due to their gender and race.

Change starts with us.  I've whittled away at my husband's privileges by working with him to be a real parent, not just a "dad" or a "babysitter."  Fortunately, he has realized that some things will not happen if he does not do them (and he acts).  Most times he is okay with that, but there are some moments when I know he wants me to do it all.  And I won't.  [/quote]

Definitely think you misunderstood, or are projecting. I just don't agree with you, but I have no complaints. I am in awe of some of the women I know. I think women are strong.  Society doesn't enable you to become pregnant, bear kids, give birth, and then feed your baby from your breasts - nature does. My husband is not a babysitter dad. He is awesome, and his job enables him to be with our kids probably more than me (he has more flexibility and does sick days etc.) But I'm better at multi-tasking, which is a huge parenting skill, and, I don't think he could have breast fed for a year (I'm not saying physically, I'm saying even if he were able I don't think he could have stuck it out).

I agree we get the short end of the stick on many things, but overall, I wouldn't want to be a man just because they have it easier. It's just how I feel. I'm a girl's girl, and though it would have been cool to have boys, I'm thrilled to be raising two daughters and excited to see what they are going to offer the world.

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