<p>i think it’s great that women push for equality in the workforce and government. i think for them it’s not just a matter of being independent (cuz they’re obviously that if they’re pushing so hard for a change) but also a matter of the world recognizing their independence. while some might argue that all that matters is what you think of yourself, i think in the wider scope of things, the way the world views a certain position (say, the role of women) is also important bcuz it can affect how you see yourself. </p>
<p>i also want to get married and have children. and if you want to become a “trophy wife,” go right ahead. you’re right - it IS your choice. i think it’s great that you’re self-confident enough to know yourself to be intelligent and respectable. for me personally, i just hate people underestimating me - that’s why i’d hate to be a trophy wife. but again, you’re right - such an aspiration doesn’t make you any less intelligent (at least, make sure it doesn’t! lol, i’d hate to see a great female mind go to waste lol)</p>
<p>dw and celebrian - i agree with you both - i also believe in chivalry and i love it when guys do nice things like open doors for me. i’m a fan of feminism, but not like totally extreme or anything. celebrian was right - it had it’s place and it IS getting kind of ridiculous. but i also believe in their core belief that women should be independent and not dependent on menfolk. mostly, i figure as long as there’s no discrimination because of gender, i’m happy lol. if chivalry were to be completely dead and gone, i have to admit i’d be sad >_< <em>yea, i kno - i’m full of contradictions! sorry - i hope w/e i said above made sense lol</em></p>
<p>dw - that woman in the store was over the top! Personally, I hold doors for anyone(male or female) who is right behind me. I don’t think she was a feminist - just a really nasty person.</p>
<p>I disagree with some stuff, but I can talk about (anti-)feminism forever (and if we both get into Penn, we really could talk about it forever!), but if you want chivalry, come down to the South–go to Vandy. Unless you’re a quirky chick like me, then you might get teased a bit, those southern gentlemen have been brutal to me since the day I was born.</p>
<p>Oh, well, welcome to my WASPy world (WASP–a term I learned from the summer I was at Penn)…the South tends to be very traditional and polite (and maybe even–do I dare say–hypocritical), if that’s your thing.</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, is it okay for girls to ask guys out outside of the South (or my South)?</p>
<p>southern boys have a certain attitude. they have unending chivalry and all the right manners, but at the same time, there is the whole alpha male thing - they are strong and want a cute little blonde girl to take care of. at least that is what my school is like</p>
<p>Yeah, cute little blonde girls.
Sigh.
Cute little Asians ones are nice, too. AND they can help you with Calc homework. Unless the last guy you dated was an Alpha Male applying to Princeton. Then you’re just someone he can always flatter, yet always feel superior to.</p>
<p>Christine - yes, it’s ok for girls to ask guys out (though i myself don’t do that cuz i like it wen guys ask me out instead - kinda old fashioned i am, i guess lol) it’s not ok where you are??</p>
<p>dallasite - i don’t mind alpha males too much lol. but that whole thing bout a cute little blonde girl to take care of? 1. i’m asian (no blonde for me lol) 2. i can take care of myself - though i think it’s sweet if a guy wants to care for me, i couldn’t stand it if he believed i was incapable of taking care of myself. i hate being helpless lol</p>
<p>“Then you’re just someone he can always flatter, yet always feel superior to.”</p>
<p>noo…everyone knows the girl is the superior one in a relationship lol. i refuse to feel inferior! a convo between me and my friend:
“there are no cute asian guys at our school.”
“you’re just too picky. you like guys with brains and everyone knows guys don’t have any brains.”</p>
<p>lol…sorry for insulting the guys out there :p</p>
<p>hah i never said i didnt LIKE the alpha male. and yeah, i’m not a cute little blonde girl either. i totally agree with you, chi, i’m just stereotyping a little… my school is like a wasp nest…</p>
<p>but for christmas i would like (besides you know what… that would definitely replace any other gift i might want) a new ipod… i have the mini pink one but they have come out with those amazing video ones now. WOW. haha. i am falling into the trap of techonology… i must buy the new things they keep creating so they make more money. oh well. at least i’ve held off from buying the nano. i would also like my license. i want to drive!! aand… umm. some new clothes? i don’t know.</p>
<p>i don’t want anything… i have everything I need… i don’t think its normal not to have any desires (except for the thing we’re all waiting on that’s gonna say I’m deffered)</p>
hehe my freaking awesome carrrrr yayuhhh</p>