Reflections on Feminism. Questioning Old Beliefs

     After doing a thorough analysis of, "Barbie Doll," by Marge Piercy and consequent discussions, I'd come to a better understanding of what women go through in a patriarchal society. While great progress has been made and gender equality has been a large topic of discussion in the past several years, improvements can still be made. 

    5 years ago, there were no female professional referees in sports, today there are many in the NFL and NBA. 5 years ago there were no top executives at professional sports teams, today there are multiple playing key roles in management teams with the NBA and the NHL. Progress still has to be made in the equality of opportunity for men's and women's sports. Although I don't believe women should earn as much as their male counterparts as they don't bring in as much revenue, I don't think they've been given a fair shot. Women's sports have not been televised and don't have as much media coverage as men's. Thus they haven't gotten a fair opportunity at generating interest which would lead to more revenue. 

Another thought.. I used to think that the nature of man and women is largely associated with a difference in hormones. Now learning that society imposes beliefs about traditional roles from an early age largely through toys, I've been forced to ask question this belief. How much of our differences can be explained by our hormones and how much of it has been conditioned by society? Do girls naturally like taking care of kids, cooking and cleaning or is it a social construct? Do guys like to be the dominant because we're genetically wired that way or because society tells us it's the way so we feel better when we carry it out? Questions and more questions. Would love to hear comments and experiences.