tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178832943097500890.post5055682698747842929..comments2023-10-01T05:56:04.809-06:00Comments on Cabinets of My Curiosity: Professions for Women: A Letter to my Daughters (or to myself 5 years later)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432976266143221608noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178832943097500890.post-88205255722539896142011-05-03T18:43:22.361-06:002011-05-03T18:43:22.361-06:00This post was amazing. That is the best advice any...This post was amazing. That is the best advice any parent could give to their daughters. While so many people don't think that sexism is an issue in today's society, I only have to look around at some of my friends to see how prevalent it still is. These girls were told that they should never try to succeed in male dominated industries, and so they stuck to what they believed were 'woman's jobs'. I wish their parents had given them your advice instead.Kaylia Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520507919873990733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178832943097500890.post-48846005385836260632011-04-28T14:40:39.676-06:002011-04-28T14:40:39.676-06:00When I was in architecture school, learning design...When I was in architecture school, learning design and art and structures and stuff, I was surprised to hear from some of my professors that they were frequently discouraged from pursuing an education in architecture by their professors. This was because of their gender. One of the comments that they shared with me that has stuck with me (obviously) is that the profession was a "male" profession and that the women were taking away jobs from men who needed them to support their families.<br /><br />I was shocked. I've personally never felt that threatened by anyone, much less a woman. I mean, there were people who were more talented than me, regardless of gender. I am OK with that. But whether that person was a man or a woman had no impact on the degree of talent or ability or desire or interest. It's an attitude I simply don't understand.<br /><br />But now that I know that it exists, I am grateful - as you seem to be - for women who are successful, who do reach for things that they desire in any capacity. The most intelligent people in the world are those who actively seek out the wisdom and beauty and grace that women can apply to each situation. That being the case, who would not want to surround themselves with the most ability and wisdom possible? It is a no-brainer...<br /><br />I loved this post. I hope with all sincerity and regard that my daughter can grow up into this kind of world. She should not feel that she is being led into a certain path; rather, she should feel that she can embrace the world she's constructed for herself. In so doing, I know she'll find the greatest degree of peace and strength and fulfillment...Bill Cobabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633230596338027813noreply@blogger.com