This week we, Americans, have changed over from one president to another. I won’t discuss on here where I stand on the subject. It’s not a topic to leave on open forums. Those that want a discussion, you can come sit in my living room and we can chat over a cup of coffee or tea- whichever is more suitable for you.
Regardless of where we stand, we should take a moment to really take in the fact that history was made once again. In 2008 we watched Obama create history by being the first African American. Now we get to watch the first female become the Vice President. That is huge. We can look at her nationality as well and see the specific ways that she is breaking barriers, but I’d like to stick with just the female portion for now. I’m not exactly what you would call a feminist. I’ve been a bit of a 1950’s housewife in many ways. But I do believe that there has been an equality missed through the generations. We see CEOs making less than their male counterparts simply because of their gender. We see countless jobs and careers that have gender biases. Truly, it is all based upon traditional standards and views. It isn’t due to anything more than, “how things were done in the past.” I don’t need to get into history. We all know it. Females were teachers in the 1800s – as long as they weren’t married. Men ran the businesses, women ran the home, until their men came home. Men were doctors, women were crazy or witches. This week, we get to see a woman take on a new role- Vice President of the United States. Wow. And do you know where her husband was? Did you watch while the inauguration took place? He was by her side. He was sitting behind her in support. He walked with her and gave his arm to her. He held her hand as they walked, and when they waited for their car to leave the Capitol. Now, I’m not in their marriage, and there were masks covering the lower half of faces, but I didn’t read a bit of jealousy in him. I didn’t read a feeling of humiliation that his wife held this power. I watched and saw support. I saw a team. I know, as other women will confess to, that she would not have made it to the White House without him on her side. This is a moment I hope my children remember. I hope my son sees that women are capable. That his marriage can be an equal partnership. That his wife will not be beneath him. I hope my daughter sees that there are more opportunities for her to reach than any generation before hers. This is a great time in America, regardless of party affiliations or who you wanted. I hope that we can take a break from the back and forth and come together to say, “This is history. This is a new opportunity for our daughters.”
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