More Women's History Month

3/16/2014

"Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men." ~Joseph Conrad

Think carefully about this statement.

Write brief comments to defend or challenge this assertion above in 150 words or less. You must also reply to a classmate's post. You cannot post the same thing on a classmate's post that you posted for your comment.

You will not get credit for shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree." Make sure your posts give credit/merit to the post you are responding to.

Be sure to---

Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
Use rhetorical devices and other grammar elements
Write EPIC Content (Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative)
DO NOT post your same prompt on your classmate's prompt!!

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, your parents or the school with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

Deadline: Mar. 21, 2014 11:59 p.m. CST

James Roberson

3/18/2014 01:43:01 am

Conrad suggests that women have a hard time mainly due to the repulsive actions of men. That's true. Women are are sought out as not able to do many of the things we men do everyday. There are those men who think women are incapable of succeeding in certain task. When in actuality there are women all over the world capable of exceeding our "expectations".

simone frazier

3/18/2014 02:28:19 am

True, depending on the man and how his way of thinking is and how he expresses determines how difficult he can make the women feel. Though women tend to make the best out of the worst situatins.

Aaron guery

3/18/2014 05:06:52 am

That's also true a women's husband or boyfriend really does deter man how good they women's life is becuase the man could be abusive or he could be caring

rodrick skinner jr

3/19/2014 09:32:25 pm

thats true but this generation alot of me cant do that because of their way of thinking

Sylvia Richardson

3/19/2014 04:35:23 pm

Women not only have a hard time due to the repulsive actions of men, they have a hard time in today’s society in general. In the working world women are considered to not be equal to the complete the same work as men. When, actually they can and often do perform the work task equally or better.

simone frazier

3/18/2014 02:14:30 am

I agree with this quote because even though all people are equal gender is not. Being a woman verses a man brings more responsiblity and higher standards to women while having less respect and rights by men. Men throw criticism at women based on bias assumptions over higher work positions, money, Etc . Having to deal with men that believe women are less capable of achieving the same or a higher goal than themselves everyday can be very difficult however women are becoming more and more powerful every second to rise, achieve greater goals, and prove otherwise.

Fabian Mendez

3/18/2014 07:19:46 am

Simon I like your comment and I agree with you. This is because gender does not determine weather if a man can do greater than a woman or if a woman can do greater than man. I think that if anyone puts their mine and heart to a certain task they can achieve anything they set their mines in to.

Jessica Thompson

3/21/2014 10:13:56 am

I agree simply because women are held to different level when dealing with males while also having to deal with the negatives about males also .

Aaron

3/18/2014 05:05:10 am

I wouldent know about being a women but from my point of view being a women I hard becuase women go threw a lot physically and mentally and not all but some men just make women's problems harder instead of makeing them better.

Lydia Poole

3/18/2014 06:21:50 am

I agree, because women go through so much tgen turning around and dealing with men. They will never understand what its like being a women. For example we carry a child 9 whole months, not too mention we gain weight, hormones change some even go in depression. Also women have a cycle every month for a whole week like how would yall like to step in our shoes for a whole month and see what we deal with. Wait not to mention MEN yall expect us to do everything for you which is not happening I cant be wirh a lazy man if im working hard everyday you should be doing the same or more.

Darrian Bryant

3/21/2014 01:43:22 pm

I agree with your statement. In fact, it reminded me of something that I discovered a while ago. Have you ever realized that some of our problems come from men? C'[mon think about it.. MENstrual cycle..MENopause..get it? And I also respect your opinion. Im not saying that its all men who think like this, but most think that we are supposed to do everything important in the relationship.Why do you think its called "His & Hers"? It takes two to tango..

zaria brown

3/21/2014 04:31:40 pm

I agree with lydia because men will never undedstand what we go through and how it feels to be a women

Fabian Mendez

3/18/2014 07:09:02 am

I think men do affect woman. This is because us men can be hard headed at times. It can either be that man don't support the woman at all or that instead of supporting the woman in there bad situation we put them in a harder situation were they can be frustrated or feel lonely or other. But it all depends on how a man thinks and on how he reacts to a woman's situation. Because man can either be supportive or not.

Monserrat Aguilera

3/18/2014 01:43:01 pm

The reason we have such difficulty as women is because of the men who create these stereotypes which therefore inflicts our difficulty. Even in the 21st century many working women are still subjected to immense pressure to shoulder the dual roles of a housewife and a working woman. The gender discrimination still prevails in the mindsets of people who are unable to digest the progress of women.

Brittanie De Leon

3/19/2014 12:53:05 am

Women are the most emotional humans, especially when it comes to a man. A man has the power to either make a women feel like she's on top of the world, or like she's nothing in this world. Yet, when it comes to a man, they tend to take situations differently then we do therefore, being a women is a terribly difficult task.

James Roberson

3/19/2014 01:12:09 am

"Unstable creatures"! =) Exactly, De Leon. Out of all the power women has, men have the power to make a women feel like a women. In actuality, there are men who deliberately try to undermined a women because of her maturity, and abstract ways. Women are extremely delicate, and dealing with men have forced them to stand up for their rights, and freedom, to do whatever their heart desires.

NaShonte' Lewis

3/19/2014 03:38:55 pm

I agree that as women, we are more emotional than men and tend to get heartbroken because of that. So it's hard for us to withdraw our emotions like men.

Morgan Cooks

3/21/2014 05:22:38 am

Yes I totally agree with that because us women feel like we have to give our all or nothing and to some women a man can either make or break them.

Darrian Bryant

3/21/2014 01:35:37 pm

I agree with you 100%. Your comment is VERY true and accurate in most cases. Of course, every situation's turnout is depending on the type of woman or man is involved. Sad but true statement.

NaShonte' Lewis

3/19/2014 03:36:16 pm

I think that although women have rights, they are still put below men. Men and women can have the same job and men would get paid more just because they are a male. So in reality, it's hard being a woman because men seem to rule the world.

Sylvia Richardson`

3/19/2014 04:32:52 pm

James Conrad statement is correct. Not only is being a women difficult when it consists of dealing with men, it is a difficult task being a woman against a man in various other aspects. At school, the girls are not considered to be equal and not considered to be top priority. For example the football team vs cheerleaders. The football team (which consist of all men) receive more privileges such as excused absences with missing classes when they are preparing for a game. However, the cheerleaders are not given the option to even leave class early and why not? They are participating in the same event; however the school does not recognize cheerleading as being a sport. Therefore, the same privileges are not granted to the cheerleaders. It is a constant battle of women not only having to deal with men but women against men period.

Rodrick Skinner Jr

3/19/2014 09:27:42 pm

Woman do have some hard task alot of times because they take alot of roles that they shouldnt but they have no help and with so of these men these days are no good anyway it put more purssure on the when it supose to be pressure took off

Devante Dickerson

3/21/2014 02:11:14 am

I don't really agree with Conrad because the women of this age/century arent dealing with men, they are either on their own or with another women. But those who do deal with men, probably are good at not showing the sign that indicates that there is something difficult is happening.

Morgan Cooks

3/21/2014 05:50:50 am

Men can effect women in a huge way. Most women in this world have changed their outlooks on relationships because a man have done them wrong. Us women are really emotional and will give our all to make something work unlike men who seem like they can careless because they may feel pressured to hide their feelings . Men also have excessive pride because they feel like women depend on them for alot when honestly anything a man can do a woman can also

LaTaria

3/21/2014 08:27:22 am

Yes I Agree, women hurt way more than men when dealing with a break up. Men's hearts are stronger than womens

abrasia smith

3/21/2014 09:28:12 am

I agree with you Latara only because I feel that women can't control their emotions or feelings. I believe that men have bigger hearts and it's just hard for them to feel for women emotions. "They say a man ain't suppose to cry. A man grow up stronger and a little more wiser.

Vernell Newman link

3/21/2014 06:23:13 am

True , because when you first meet a person you dont trust them right away it take time to trust and a man are the domination of the earth

LaTaria Burns

3/21/2014 08:23:55 am

Being a woman is diffult when dealing with men because most men now and days do not treat women well at all. Most of the time when you hear about a woman stressing it's because of a man.

Abrasia Smith

3/21/2014 09:14:02 am

I totally agree with this quote. "Being a woman is difficult when dealing with men because little girls grow up seeing that their father is the head of the household, seeing that their father comes home with a bigger check and never do anything when he comes home. While their mother cooks , clean and check is a lot more lower than her father's. This brings me to Feminism . Feminism is mainly focused on women's issues, because they are so mentally disruptive only because in this world men has power over everything. Like workplace, relationship, household, ect. Men has always made women feel that they are worthless and powerless, and that they should be in control and ahead.

Jamaro Blue

3/21/2014 03:26:05 pm

I agree that women have a harder time in the home and the workplace; however, I don't think all men can be catergorized in the same way. I believe there are some men in the world that may have role reversals whereby their the ones that come home after work and cook and clean. What im trying to get across is this is not a one size fits all situations.

Jessica Thompson

3/21/2014 10:10:40 am

I agree with the quote "Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men " because Within every gender there is differences but with women its harder . Women have to live on a different standard while also Dealing with a males personality.

Shambria wright

3/21/2014 12:52:02 pm

I agree with this quote because most men make it hard on women in our everyday life not only because of the things they do but also the effect they have on us women we already are known for cooking,cleaning,baby sitting and really have more responsibility and the harder tasks why men only work and bring home the money and then on top of that we deal with the headaches men give so that's why I say the quote "being a woman is a terribly difficult task,since it consists of dealing with men" is true

Jacquetta Cannon

3/21/2014 12:46:02 pm

I agree with the quote said by Josesh Conrad in some ways but I also disagree with it in some ways. Yes it could be difficult for a woman at times because men have greater advantages. But also it could be a push for women because when they see that they want to show people different and make a way for themselves. So really it depends on how the person sees it.

Devante Rogers

3/21/2014 12:53:07 pm

I truly believe that being a woman is a difficult task because they raise children take care of the duties of the house and some women dont get the credit that they deserve instead they get treated poor by a man

DaQuinton Macklin

3/21/2014 01:10:13 pm

I believe women deserve as much rights as men do. Men really treat women differently because they don't believe women are capable of what a man can do. Women today are making their way to gain strength, to overcome men so women won't be mistreated.

Darrian Bryant

3/21/2014 01:30:49 pm

I agree with Conrad's statement. He is basically suggesting that women have a lot of difficulties that they encounter in their lives such as being mothers, cooking, cleaning, and many other things. The society tagged with the impression that men are more superior than women.

Jamaro Blue

3/21/2014 03:17:43 pm

I defend this statement especially because the United States is a male dominant society. Women also have to contend with getting paid less than a man for the same job. Women also have troubles since they have to work just as hard as men , then come home and take care of the children, her husband and household duties while the man gets off work comes home and watches the NCAA tournament. Women also have to deal with men and sexual harrasment in work place. In other countries, especially certain muslim societies women are controlled, attacked and in dehumanized because of their gender. So yes I agree that women have alot to contend with dealing with men on a daily basis in the United States and certain other countries.

Alexandra Guevara

3/21/2014 03:58:19 pm

I absolutely agree with Joseph Conrad.Being a woman I very difficult not only because all the stuff we have to take care of but sometimes we have to deal with stubborn and unfair man; their eyes don't let them see that we can do as much as they can. Thankfully we are showing them that we are getting more powerful and stronger achieving beyond the standards man think.

Alexandra Guevara

3/21/2014 04:02:23 pm

I agree with you.Yes, women are working in the same place as men doing the same job and they still get pid less... Why ? They think they are better than woman.

zaria brown

3/21/2014 04:29:38 pm

I agree with jospeh conrad because women go through alot of things. Not only do they have to take care of them selves but they also have families to care for. When it comes to men women have to deal with their personalities , insecurities,and them feeling like they jusy have to have control over everything.

Shanetria Roninson

3/22/2014 02:12:25 am

Joseph Conrad is right becaus most women do not know how to handling men,us women sometimes go through too much. A lot of men are woman beaters and some females can not handle that.

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