Some people say that women focus too much on clothes, makeup, shopping, etc. They don't care about social issues or the greater good, just about having a nicer sari than the neighbor, or a more beautiful house…
First of all, do you think this is sometimes true? Second of all, if it is true, why does it happen? In my opinion it sometimes happens because many women are not involved in anything outside the home and they are very bored. Household tasks are not so time-consuming any more, and they do not involve a lot of brain activity. Women who do not have outlets outside the home can become stir-crazy and involved with petty jealousies and petty rivalries.
Also, for their whole lives, women have been told that the most important thing for them is to be beautiful and to keep a good home. They may become less "marriageable" the more educated they are, and the more involved they are with things outside of their home and family. This is why they are fixated on their appearance and on purchasing things for the home. These are the only hobbies that are socially acceptable for them, and are their one form of entertainment. This is, of course, not the case with all women, but perhaps with some.
Any other ideas? Solutions? Dissenting opinions?
Zara
p.s. I also posted this in the paknews forum
First of all, do you think this is sometimes true? Second of all, if it is true, why does it happen? In my opinion it sometimes happens because many women are not involved in anything outside the home and they are very bored. Household tasks are not so time-consuming any more, and they do not involve a lot of brain activity. Women who do not have outlets outside the home can become stir-crazy and involved with petty jealousies and petty rivalries.
Also, for their whole lives, women have been told that the most important thing for them is to be beautiful and to keep a good home. They may become less "marriageable" the more educated they are, and the more involved they are with things outside of their home and family. This is why they are fixated on their appearance and on purchasing things for the home. These are the only hobbies that are socially acceptable for them, and are their one form of entertainment. This is, of course, not the case with all women, but perhaps with some.
Any other ideas? Solutions? Dissenting opinions?
Zara
p.s. I also posted this in the paknews forum
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