https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7 Immigrant Mother vs Machismo en-us 2024-05-16 02:28:34 UTC 2024-05-20 00:45:31 UTC hello@padlet.com lizagui0609 https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998135173 Women without documentation are employed in employment related to their daily responsibilities. The lack of documentation causes undocumented women to encounter particular difficulties when applying for jobs. They could only be found in specific fields or in low-paying, unregulated jobs where abuse is rampant. Many work in industries with few labor rights, such as domestic work, agriculture, or eating establishments. Furthermore, they could be reluctant to stand out for their rights or pursue greater chances out of fear of being deported. This is a complicated matter that affects workers' rights as well as immigration laws. We see the racism within classes and sexism within race with this but also in a reading. The groundbreaking article "Under Western Eyes: Feminist Scholarship and Colonial Discourses" was written by Chandra Talpade Mohanty. In this article, Mohanty critically investigates how Western feminist research has established the category of "Third World women." Mohanty criticizes the common stereotype that "Third World women" are always mistreated and helpless. The complex and varied reality of women's lives in various countries is frequently ignored in these depictions. Here, we witness the oppression of other women in the movement by white, western feminists. The same white feminists deprive women—in this example, a brown immigrant woman—of social, political, and financial privileges in order to subjugate them.]]> 2024-05-18 04:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998135173 lizagui0609 https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998136207 Women leave for their second place of employment at home. The idea of a "second job" for women usually corresponds to the extra duties they accomplish at home along with to their primary career. these extra duties consist of taking care of others, doing chores, and handling family matters. It draws attention to the unfair obligation of unpaid labor that many women endure, even when they work outside the home. When talking about work-life balance and gender equality, this is a crucial topic. Being a nurturing mother is in women's nature, hence this issue is an unsupported profession that is sometimes disregarded as a work and is more expected for women to do. The difficulties women encounter in striking a balance between their home and work obligations are frequently overlooked and underappreciated in patriarchal societies. Regardless of their obligations as professionals, women are expected to handle home tasks and caregiving duties in many patriarchal nations due to established gender roles. Their participation at home is undervalued as a result of this cultural expectation.]]> 2024-05-18 04:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998136207 lizagui0609 https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998136493 Machismo is a conception that a man ought to be welcomed home expecting a freshly prepared dish of food. According to this idea, women are supposed to handle home duties including cooking, cleaning, and child care, as per conventional gender norms. Machismo, a word that is frequently used in Latin American cultures, refers to an extreme or strong sense of masculinity that emphasizes conventional male authority and frequently relegates women to subordinate or submissive roles. Patriarchy and machismo are closely related, with machismo acting as a cultural manifestation that supports and maintains hierarchical structures. These concepts are presented in the seminal article "Patriarchy, the System: An It, Not a He, a Them, or a Us" by Allan G. Johnson, which examines patriarchy as a societal structure as opposed to a set of unique actions or viewpoints. Johnson wants to make it clear how patriarchy functions and how it might be opposed. Collectively, they establish and perpetuate power disparities between genders, influencing diverse facets of societal, financial, and governmental affairs. Stereotypes that restrict both men and women are reinforced by this way of thinking. It makes the assumption that males should be the breadwinners and not participate in household duties, while women should be the primary caregivers and homemakers.]]> 2024-05-18 04:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998136493 lizagui0609 https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998137460 Sons and daughters are frequently treated differently in machismo-thinking households, which is a reflection of conventional gender roles and expectations. These homes frequently uphold patriarchal ideals that place a premium on male authority and female submissiveness, which results in gender-based discrimination and inequality. Helping with home duties like cleaning, preparing meals, and other activities is usually required. They are frequently instructed to take care of the house from an early age. To be submissive, humble, and kind is expected. They may be subject to more stringent guidelines for conduct, social interactions, and attire in order to adhere to conventional notions of femininity. Judith Lorber's key study "The Social Construction of Gender" explores how social processes shape and preserve gender. According to Lorber, gender is a social construct that is learned and expressed by relationships and expectations rather than an intrinsic biological attribute.]]> 2024-05-18 04:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998137460 lizagui0609 https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998137598 The immigrant mother follows this concept due to only being familiar with this form of obedience all her life and therefore pushing this idea to her daughter to have a life as a housewife. An immigrant mother might follow and justify the rules of a daughter having to do more chores than a son due to several cultural, social, and psychological factors. Understanding these factors requires a nuanced view that considers the complexities of cultural heritage, socialization processes, and the challenges of adapting to a new environment while preserving one's identity. Changing the immigrant mother’s way of thinking would have meant her going against Mexican Chicano tradition in a very fundamental way. You would be considered a traitor to the Mexican race if you did not put the man first. The reading "Feminist Politics: Where We Stand" by feminist theorist, Bell Hooks shows the idea of women standing up for themselves, also known as feminists. Hooks analyzes the problems the feminist movement is experiencing and the status of feminist politics in this article. This correlates with women wanting to make a change if only the woman in the conflict wants to initiate a solution. Furthermore, this essay discusses men's contributions to the feminist cause. According to Hooks, men's involvement in the fight against sexism and patriarchy is essential to establishing real equality such as machismo in a household. Praising the dad shouldn't be an option since the mother should realize that the family was unable to occur without her. ]]> 2024-05-18 04:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lizagui0609/3cvasjew4gbch6m7/wish/2998137598