I think my biggest frustration is when other people, even my own family say “Dapat marunong ka maglaba, maglinis, gumawa ng gawaing bahay para pag nag-asawa ka mapagsilbihan mo asawa mo.” It’s really frustrating that people still think that that’s the major role of a woman in a family. These skills are essential, yes, but not for the sole purpose of pagiging asawa. I learn how to cook, clean and do chores for myself so I can live independently.
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We as women are automatically expected to go thru the path of motherhood, where in fact, some, if not more, are considering being childfree due to various pressing reasons - i.e financial stability, overpopulation, climate change, violence against children, and/or, simply, they chose not to have children. It's frustrating to be told what to do based on traditions and just societal pressures. We often hear "your body, your rules", however, why is society so unaccepting if women opted to not have children? We should stop asking 'when are you getting married/pregnant' to women as there are more valuable things to discuss/talk about. I really hope someone out there understands and wants to talk about this in order to bring a wider acceptance and understanding of women's choice. Thank you! :)
4 years ago
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When it comes to toxic relationships, it's really hard to go out of it when you are in one but the best thing that an individual can do is to zoom out from time to time and discern. Through reflecting and of course praying, we get to evaluate the relationships we're in. It doesn't mean that we always have to go out of it. Sometimes, relationships are just mishandled that's why it's toxic. We all have to remember that a relationship is also a process.
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Kudos to you Bianca for keeping the Paano Ba ‘To vlogs true to your advocacies and passions! Kicking off Women’s Month with Angel Locsin is amazing! Sending love and support! 😘
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How some people still raised an eyebrow on single mothers. The struggle pa lang of juggling everything on your own is really hard na, and then people will make judgements pa on you. Yung culture kasi na pagiging nosy ng mga tao about other people’s lives like they know everything about you is still so evident in our society. I hope people can be kinder and more accepting to us single mothers.
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We all have our timelines. I think the best thing for us to do instead of pressuring women with their timelines is to respect and celebrate each woman's achievements.
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Bianca, I hope you get to read this. As a woman, I find it really annoying when people are pressuring me to get pregnant. I have my own timeline and set of rules; just because most of my friends have their own children doesn't mean I should do the same even when I am not fully ready to enter motherhood. Can anybody relate?
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Biggest frustration as a woman siguro is when people tell you to have your own child na. It's a pressure and at the same time frustrating din sa couple na hindi makabuo agad. I guess the best thing to do is acceptance na mayroon tayong sari-sariling timeline and perfect timing sa lahat ng bagay. Trust God in His plans kasi Siya lang talaga ang author ng buhay natin. :)
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As a 21-year-old, I honestly am not sure if at my 30’s, I can be successful in my career, travel the world, build my own house, and be an excellent wife and mother ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I want to enjoy what the world can offer but the society looks at our age and our bodies like an alarm clock, ticking as if it’s the end of the world if we cannot meet the standards of being a “superwoman” who knows how to manage a career and a family while being so beautiful and elegant. I think it’s always best to love ourselves first. We do not need to follow the timeline just so we can be accepted by everyone. I believe that we can always put ourselves first and if motherhood, for instance, is really for a woman, it will surely come in God’s timing, not in the society’s. 😉
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Double Standards! There are tons but I will only name a few: 1. Men who dated several women are a stud but if a woman dated several men then she’s a slut. 2. If a father takes a day off from work, then he’s the best dad, but if a mom would work extra and leave the kids to the yayas then “she’s prioritizing her career!” 3. “Libreng Tuli” and Pink tax. As a woman we pay more taxes than men. Same razor at watsons with a pink color would cost 10 pesos more than the blue one. Also as a woman, sanitary napkins are part of our monthly necessities. Bakit may libreng tuli pero hindi nila maalis ang vat ng sanitary napkins? What can we do about it? 1. Own it! If you dated several men, don’t be ashamed of it. How do you expect other people to respect you when you are ashamed of it. 2. Men should be a part of the solution. Fatherhood is not only providing financially for your family. Kahit ikaw ang naggenerate ng household income, you should also take part on household chores and babysitting. 3. Vote wisely. Vote women and someone from the minority like the LGBTQ community. Dapat lahat represented. Pero aralin niyo din ang mga candidates, dahil hindi porket babae, ay pro women’s rights na siya.
4 years ago
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Expecting womean (and even men actually) to get married on CERTAIN age. They dont see that we see different stories and reasons why we,they choose to stay single. Expecting only women to do house chores: laba, luto, linis. I am lucky to observe my dad sometimes takes over some chores when he can. Sana nga makita siya ng iba hehehe Some male partners expecting their female partners to use the former's name once they get married. Only a few people know that women has a choice for her name. it's in the civil code hehe
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Women not being treated as humans but rather as a commodities. What we can do about it? Empower each other, be each other’s strength. Support and uplift one another. Romans 12:2 - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Thank you for your feedback about the Angel Locsin episode on Stereotyping Women! I am happy to know it resonated with a lot of women. Ang empowering ni Angel grabe! Stay tuned for the upcoming Women's Month episodes discussing women in "toxic" relationships and even the pressure of "timelines" on women. I would love to hear from you... AS A WOMAN, WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FRUSTRATION AND WHAT DO YOU THINK WE CAN DO ABOUT IT?
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