Who the fuck is going to pay us to sit home and be Suzie Home Maker? All I see in these statements is some distorted idea of galantry. “The woman shouldn’t have to work” … in this economy?
In reality, being unable to work during pregnancy will leave women dependant on their partners and the family in a worse financial situation. They want us locked away in our own little boxes too poor to break free.
Not only that, but the constant “danger to mother and child” really rubs me the wrong way, as well. Being pregnant is inherently dangerous in itself. Miscarriages can happen for literally no reason.
I think I understand the sentiment in the original statement, but it’s a bit misguided in many ways.
The amount of stories I heard from older generations while I was expecting. “Don’t lift your arms above your head.” “Don’t lean down and get a pot out of the drawer.” It seems every woman has a story, or the story of a friend highlighting the ever present risks.
The original comment made a big deal about jobs requiring physical ability. But there are so many jobs thill be impacted by this DEI freeze that are behind desks and are probably safer than being home alone.
Maybe we should pass some laws that will benefit women like maternity leave. Oh wait across the board 70% of all our representatives are male. I guess males don’t really have the best interests of females in mind.
So strange women keep getting fucked over in our country when there is such a unequal representation. It is almost like the odds are stacked against them. I know it must be DEI that is the problem!
The only thing DEI has accomplished is hiring a small percentage more of women than normal. Minorities haven’t even seen the benefit. I guess the facts don’t match your feels.
Excuse me, no…?
This point specifically is extremely loaded.
— former pregnant woman
Who the fuck is going to pay us to sit home and be Suzie Home Maker? All I see in these statements is some distorted idea of galantry. “The woman shouldn’t have to work” … in this economy?
In reality, being unable to work during pregnancy will leave women dependant on their partners and the family in a worse financial situation. They want us locked away in our own little boxes too poor to break free.
Yes, absolutely.
Not only that, but the constant “danger to mother and child” really rubs me the wrong way, as well. Being pregnant is inherently dangerous in itself. Miscarriages can happen for literally no reason.
I think I understand the sentiment in the original statement, but it’s a bit misguided in many ways.
The amount of stories I heard from older generations while I was expecting. “Don’t lift your arms above your head.” “Don’t lean down and get a pot out of the drawer.” It seems every woman has a story, or the story of a friend highlighting the ever present risks.
The original comment made a big deal about jobs requiring physical ability. But there are so many jobs thill be impacted by this DEI freeze that are behind desks and are probably safer than being home alone.
Probably could have worded that part better. I meant pregnant women shouldn’t have to be working. Especially as their due date gets closer.
If they want to work and it’s safe by all means. But they shouldn’t need to keep working just to afford the baby.
Maybe we should pass some laws that will benefit women like maternity leave. Oh wait across the board 70% of all our representatives are male. I guess males don’t really have the best interests of females in mind.
So strange women keep getting fucked over in our country when there is such a unequal representation. It is almost like the odds are stacked against them. I know it must be DEI that is the problem!
The only thing DEI has accomplished is hiring a small percentage more of women than normal. Minorities haven’t even seen the benefit. I guess the facts don’t match your feels.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelleking/2023/05/16/who-benefits-from-diversity-and-inclusion-efforts/
https://cawp.rutgers.edu/facts/current-numbers
Working as intended, I see! 🫠