Topic 1 : C Ompare Womens Role In Two Generatio

Topic 1: Compare women’s role in two generations Outline 1Thesis: The role of women in current and past generation has been determined by the needs/ demands of the society in which they liveThe Role of women as mothers applies to both modern and past generations. Past generation women 1. Women’s roles as mothers as dictated by the traditions2. Women conduct motherhood duties directly 3. Women were expected to perform domestic duties 4. Leadership was mainly men dominatedModern women 1. Sharing of domestic duties between husband and wife 2. Women are expected to perform other duties beyond motherhood 3. A growing tendency towards independence among women4. Women are taking leadership positionsII. Education as an empowerment tool has changed women from housewives to working mothers Past generation women1. Women are performing as equally as men2. In the past, working mothers were viewed as irresponsible and immoral3. Women played a minor role in social and economic development4. Working women receive lower salaries compared to men Modern generation women Educated women are expected to perform as equally as menWorking mothers are equally accepted by the society Salaries for women and men has been harmonizedIncreasing number of independent single mothersWomen are affected