This essay by Barbara Ehrenreich is on that I give a lot of credit to. This essay speaks of all the things women should learn from men, both on serious and sarcastic notes. For the most part, however, it explains that women should in fact learn to get tough, and take credit when credit is due. Ehrenreich does not agree with many of the things women do and are expected to do. She takes a stand and explains this throughout her essay. .
Women are expected be ladylike all the time, and act as if they do not exist. I do not understand why this is necessary and neither does Ehrenreich. It is not a woman's job to always be polite. Why should we not get to speak our mind, and take credit for our work? This simply does not make good sense, and is something that needs to stop. These are some of the things women can learn from men.
Women always seem to be starting the conversation as well. They are expected to do as they are told and not go into males" territory. They are also expected to be smiling and cheery all the time. If they are not something is assumed to be wrong with them. This is the case because society makes it this way.
I believe Ehrenreich is right when she says women can learn from men. These things for example need to be equal for women. They should get to do "as they please" and be treated fairly, just as men are. Women should take initiative and follow their heart more, instead of doing what they are suppose to do.
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