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If You Want Equality Read About Pioneer Women

The more I read about pioneer women in particular, The more I see from afar, About how high they set the bar, For those who find them bazaar, While driving their car. For most of these daring women young and old, About whom few stories are told, Yet we need their stories to unfold, Even from a broken mold, For the modern generation to behold, As their unflinching dedication to the prize they wanted to hold, Is something we should not withhold. There was purpose in every step they took, And for no free ride did they look, As passion and Love of the work they wanted to book, Was what drove them to do more than just cook. Yet throughout the whole ordeal, To secure for themselves a square deal, They never from the bottom of the deck sought to deal, And competing with men was not a natural feel, As passion and love for the work was their only feel, Never did they envisage a world that can only seal, A fifty fifty deal, That gives those without passion and love for what is real, A way forward that may not make them feel, That they are are working for anything more than their next meal. It is my hope that the more we learn about pioneer women in particular, The more we will be asking each woman in particular, In what direction they see themselves going far, And the only thing they should be told, Is that opportunities abound when passion and love take hold, And regardless of which work they behold, That fits their mold, They will be welcomed into the fold, For fitting square pegs into round holes will only put equality on hold, Fifty fifty deals were never meant to stay to become old, As it is on equal opportunity that we should be sold, With passion and love of the work what we want to behold, If we want an economy that is bold, So we can all grow old, Knowing that pioneer women in particular, Taught us how to go far, With passion and Love in hearts that are fair.

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Date: 2/16/2023 10:34:00 AM
The problem is how big you achieve in life, you are still a woman, lesser than a man. No matter you are the president of the nation, come back home before your man arrives, cook and take care of him and his children. Though women have been proving their worth for ages now, still, there's discrimination. They say it takes centuries to bring about the change and I wonder if that day ever comes!
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David Smith
Date: 2/16/2023 11:20:00 AM
I was an early child care teacher for 30 years and worked and was good with babies but was pigeonholed as mostly put with older children. It was only a few astute women who valued my skills with babies. It is only when we value the individual and see more than a person's sex or color that we see progress. We all have a part to play in changing things. All I can say is don't give up on hope for yourself and the next generation. Sorry I can not help more. Best regards David in NZ Reply
Date: 2/8/2023 11:03:00 PM
Women were always considered low in the scheme of things, and even today, especially in Asia. they are considered worthless. But they made great strides towards equality.
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Date: 2/9/2023 12:56:00 AM
I have two daughters and both have jobs in areas they seem passionate about, and have outshone a number of men. They both have not forgotten that they are women though. Too many have forgotten that men and women are meant to compliment each other and respect each other. We have all strayed away from that myself included at times. thanks for your comments. David
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Date: 2/9/2023 12:41:00 AM
When I lived in Christchurch i had the rules of local tennis club amended so we could get a full committee as there were not 50% women standing. Women will not allow 50% quota for men in childcare here in NZ. We still have way to go on equal opportunity in many areas and not just on equality for women. As I say passion and love of the particular work and ability should be only criteria.

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