I had the privilege of watching Dolly Parton’s musical, “Nine to Five” last Saturday – incidentally the day after International Women’s Day.
Although it was at least a tad exaggerated, it was horrifying to think of the way that men or at least some men viewed women in those days. I found it so disconcerting to watch that I turned to my friend’s husband and asked him whether he actually felt comfortable watching it. He thought it was too exaggerated for one to be really concerned about it.
I’m not sure that it was that exaggerated though. Ultimately I’m thankful that things are so much better now – at least for the majority of women.
One bemusing part was when one of the ladies said imagine when we stop working 9 to 5 and start working 24-7. Questioned about the comment she said she doesn’t know where she got the idea from.
Thinking about it, in as much as things are so much better for some, one must ask – is the 24-7 culture a justifiable price to pay?
Personally, I think females of younger generations will and in fact already are beginning to fight against this, so what will we move on too and will it be another “compromise” or the ideal state of play?
Susan Popoola
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