Re: More Housework For Boys Proposed...


"Hyerdahl" <Hyerdahl3@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Heidi wrote:
So, if you want more male teachers in the school system, it seems to me
you've got to offer them the kind of wages which are competitive with the
sorts of wages that other profressionals earn. Historically, women were
accepting low wages because they were not relied upon to provide the main
breadwinning wage to support a family. As long as they were provided
with
room and board and the odd fresh chicken, they'd teach the children.
This
is not, however, something the men would accept. They needed to earn
more.
By and large, however, teaching was considered women's work. This
notion,
however, is changing, provided the wages are attractive enough.

Hyerdahl wrote:
Sure. That is my impression. Of course, it would be against the law
to pay men more than women simply because they ARE men.

Exactly. And if we consider that traditional conservative societies in
Europe considered educating children to be women's work, it is the
liberalization of such societies which made it possible for men to
participate, too. Men's participation also drove up the price of education
which also benefited the women since equal pay for equal work is part of the
equation.

We might want to consider looking at all these low paying jobs that women
are currently doing and do everything possible to get men equally involved.
A man will refuse to work for low wages. And if women are griping about
these low wages they're currently earning, involve the men and wages will
rise. ;-)

One thing that puzzles me: Why is it that women will accept low wages for
work that men simply wouldn't accept as wages? It seems to me that women
need to learn to become more aggressive barterers. This is why I'm so glad
to see all these assertiveness training courses geared towards women.
There's no need for women to be weak-willed, silent and accepting of
whatever little is offered them. The wimmins need to learn to *roar* much
louder! Dig in and get their fair share! ;-)

Ah well...all in due time! ;-)

Heidi


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