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Y'know, I thought so too until I saw the system in Suriname. Women are expected to work around the clock there, carry heavy things and do all the cooking. This
by kaybe 8y ago
Y'know, I thought so too until I saw the system in Suriname.
Women are expected to work around the clock there, carry heavy things and do all the cooking. This system means that you actually don't have to work while possibly in pain and probably unwell, and you don't have to explain yourself to anyone. Yes, it is a bad taboo system that assigns women a 'dirty' status, but there are some positive effects as well (in a patriarchal society).
- tropdrop 8y agoI hope you read the article I linked to - this is all info you would find there. I really don't agree this is "better." Given these two horrible choices, I would rather be afforded freedom to roam (even with heavy things), get food and go on a walk than this. There's no kitchen, so the women have to wait for someone to bring them food or water. They're not safe in these huts - many are exposed to the elements, and these "sinful" women are apparently free taking for raping (which is why they try to coordinate and not go alone). Many die from heat stroke or poisonous snakes. There aren't even beds or mattresses... these are prison cells.
- kaybe 8y agoOk, I take it back. This situation is vastly different. Thanks for taking the time to write this comment.