It is thought that woman only should
stay at home and do housework, and man is responsible to earn money. Each
person is in charge of one aspect, so everything will be solved better. Do you
agree or not with this opinion? Or what is your opinion about this matter?
I have read a saying:
“The difference between man and woman is very simple one, namely, that he earns
money while she spends it". It is a popular conception in European
societies. However, in my opinion, the roles of man and woman in family life depend
on many things.
First of all, it
depends on the financial potential of the man. Whether
he can make enough money to bring up his family without contribution of his
wife or not? If the answer is no, the woman still has to work to earn money to
care the family. It is quite popular with rural families where the life is not
easy. For example, my father and my mother, both of them have worked hard to
care and nourish our family, and both of them are responsible to educate their
children.
Secondly, does the woman
willingly just stay at home and do housework? That is pretty dull. I think
there are many women who want to work outside, not only to earn money but also
to improve their skills and develop themselves. Working in a society brings
more pleasure than doing housework. It is selfish if the man just wants to keep
his wife in and do not allow her to go out and do something she likes.
Thirdly, housework is
not a big matter to the woman any more nowadays. In case of need, she can hire
a maidservant (an "osin”) in order to help her do housework. Thus, she
will have more time to do her job while the housework is still done. It is very
common in modern society, especially in rich families.
Fourthly, why the role
of the man in family life is seldom mentioned? I think the man is also very
important in building and caring the family, doing housework and educating
children. He can give his wife a hand when she is tired, pregnant or help her care the babies… Doing housework together will make them understand and sympathize
with each other better; therefore, their family life will be happier.
In conclusion, roles of
man and woman in a family life depend on many things, such as their financial
situation and the conception of them about it. However, in my opinion, it will
be better if he or she shares works and difficulties to the other.