Gender equality is one thing that alot of people have been clamouring for for years, so we can bring about the full potential of human rights, ascertaining the fact that no gender is better than the other or deserves some kind of privilege or treatment than the other and I for one also think it's a good idea, to have gender equality in our world today. But then if that were to be put in place, what would that mean for families and marriages especially when it comes to financial responsibilities? In this article I'll be exploring these and stating my opinion about it.
You see, If you critically look into the past, you'll understand why the cry for gender equality has been in existence for centuries, I mean come to think of it, back in the days females were deprived of opportunity to study and go to school because the inequality system felt their place is in the kitchen, luckily that has changed today and we've started seeing women who not only studied but also made a name for themselves in fields they find themselves.
There are several other scenarios like, that where inequality has plague humanity without caring what impact it left on the other gender, and I must say that both genders has their fair share of inequality favouring them, take for instance women who usually clamours for gender inequality would be the same one who'll be telling you can't you just let this slide or give me this because I'm a woman! And sometimes I'm like, so I that's a man don't need it? or why is it the same you who wants equality, still wants special treatment, I believe everyone deserves to be treated specially regardless of the gender, since we all want equality.
Saying that doesn't mean I don't appreciate women and want to treat them specially, all I'm saying is that you can't ask for equality and not want to be treated as equal, or isn't that what equality means? So what would the impact of having gender equality have on marriages, families and financial responsibilities?
The truth is that, if we can have an unbiased gender equality being implemented in our world today, then it'll make life easier for both genders, at least to an extent, and that's if both parties would be ready to adopt and play according to everything that comes with having gender equality.
Take for instance, in a family household responsible, if there's gender equality, at least we now know that not only women would be left to perform all the house chores like our society norms made it seems. Instead all these chores and household responsibilities, such as sweeping, cleaning, washing, catering for the children and the likes won't be left for the women alone, but now to be shared equally between both partners, trust me If were to happen, it'll be a great relief for the women, but would it be for the men? especially men who weren't trained or know the importance of helping out around the house.
Talking about the impact of gender equality on financial responsibilities in the family, as we all know prior to these time, the society believes it's the responsibility of a man to cater for his family and carries the financial responsibilities, and that was exactly how it was decades ago, thankfully things changed slightly in recent years as we now have women who support their spouse financially, although not contributing equally, but at least helping out.
If gender equality were to be put in place, that means some women who are fond of saying his money is our money, but my money is my money alone won't be able to do so again, because they'll now have to contribute 50/50 share of the family financial burden. Ask me if that's a good thing, the truth is that it's, because a lot of men are working their ass out just so they can fend for their family and these often lead to them dying early, having something who help out equally would really turn the tides around for the men, but how would the women feel? Well it depends on a different individual personality, there are women who are already doing what him saying or even more than it, and to such it won't be a big deal, but for those who find it hard to release their own money for the sustenance of their family, it'll be difficult.
Overall, I think having gender equality would be a great thing to the family and marriages at large if both partners are compassionate and empathetic individuals who care about the wellbeing of their partners and not just themselves alone.
