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Why is staying at home slavery?

I was surprised to see on a question from a woman about whether or not married women should work, a number of comments suggesting that it is 'slavery' if she stays at home. How is being in the comfort of your own home, able to do what you have to do at your own pace and taking breaks whenever you want, more slavery than being stuck in some dreary office at the beck and call of your employer all day long? Especially as (judging by what I read on here) a great many men expect their wives to work AND do all the domestic work, cooking, childcare etc as well? Is a woman at home really more of a slave than a woman at work?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    That's bull I think! I'm not married yet, but I will be soon, I don't even work now, and my fiance doesn't want me to work when we get married, I don't see it as slavery! People just say that because probably they can't have it or they think it's a controlling issue of some sort, or just because they're more "liberal" they think it's slavery, but I think everyone is entitled to live their life as they want, people will always run their mouth whether you work and do the housework as well or you stay at home all day and take care of the family I think there's always going to be someone there to say it isn't right!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Oh, my gosh, Louise I have no idea why anyone would believe such a thing.

    the luckiest people in the world must be women married to good men ( I mean the responsible, dependable considerate sort) who work and make enough so that the woman can fully concentrate on the home, the children and possibly any other items she may consider of importance, like obtaining a higher education for once the kids are gone or social work.

    I personally have never been so fortunate thus far. My experiences have burned into my mind the value of remaining in the workplace lest I lose the ability to support myself and the kids.

    But I wouldn't have minded the other road, had I been lucky enough to recognize it at the time. I think you just some maturity in order to realize such things is all.

  • 1 decade ago

    I am a stay home mommy and wife.... I include wife because it is for my hubby as well as the baby girls.. I work hard at home and although true I can take breaks most of the time I would much rather work right through and shower again when I am all done in order to really relax and take a break.

    This work is never ending, and I adore doing what I do... I recently have started searching for a part time job out of the home for when they are back in school in the fall...

    I might be wimpy but although I am ready, I am at the same time scared.. I hate the gossip that goes on. Cannot stand gossip and find it a total waste of time, and disrespectful as well. Sometimes I think more gossip goes on in places of employment than actual work.

    I am extremely comfy in our home... But ready to take a step out of my comfort zone as I know when I do, my hubby will be here to help me survive it and help at home too...

    I am thankful for the way we work with each other... Not against...

    The hard part is being home, I make no money on my own, although he says half of what he makes is mine... Life is getting more expensive by the second... So staying home as much as I love my family I am ready to venture off... They will always come first no matter what...

    I am not lazy nor do I cook frozen meals all the time... Last night we had Tostadas, rice, and beans... Not rice from a box either... Grrr... OK the beans were from a can but they were good and I smashed them so you would never know the difference... :o)

    Mommies work hard, some may not but for those of us who do you know there is always a good man close by that enables us to do what we do...

    That is why it is called marriage... I adore him for all he is...♥

  • Boston
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Sometimes I think it would be great to stay at home all the time. In 8 hours I could clean the entire house, run errands, cook an awesome dinner, and still have time to work on personal pursuits like writing a novel or making my own clothes. I don't think staying home would be slavery at all. I think it would make things so much easier for my husband and me but right now we couldn't afford our lifestyle on only one income.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Only feminazis truly believe that, but they have done a good job of convincing people to say it and teach it to our children in schools.

    A woman (or man, for that matter) who stays at home to care for the home and their family is not a slave unless chains, force, threats etc are used.

    I personally wish I had stayed home when my kids were little. I think they'd have been better off.

  • 1 decade ago

    I feel more like a "paid" slave at work. Being in a office and having tasks I must complete each day to keep my job in this competitive world. At home I have another job, but it is my choice. And I love it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.

    Some women want to work outside the home, and their husband won't let them. Those women are imprisoned simply because they can't make thier own decisions.

    I tried to stay at home once my son was born. I couldn't do it. I wanted to go back to work. So I did and fortunately my husband was supportive of my decision.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Condoments

  • 1 decade ago

    BULL

    IF YOU ADD THE MONEY THAT A WOMEN GET ON TAKING CARE IN THE HOME KIDS SHOPPING THE PLANING AND SO ON THEY SHALL BE MAKING ABOUT 1,430,000.00 IN A YEAR,,,,,,,,,,THE MEN SHOULD WORK AND HELP IN THE HOME AND YARDS THE GRUNT WORK AND THE DISHES AND WHEN IT IS DONE HE WILL GIVE YOU WITH A SMILE AND WHAT IS NEXT.

    IF WE CAN ALL DO THE THINGS AND COMMUTATION WE COULD HAVE BETTER LIVES

  • 1 decade ago

    im a stay at home mom and i love it...i would never think of my job that way...infact i dont even consider it a job...its called being mommy...its more of a reward than anything!!!

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